Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Brassicaceae

Genus:

Cochlearia

Species:

Cochlearia groenlandica

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual | Biennial | Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

1-2 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jun, jul, aug

Bloom Colors:

White

Ground Cover:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Alaska, California, Oregon, Washington, Canada: British Columbia, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Quebec, Yukon

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, nutrient-rich, well-drained soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Typically found in coastal and alpine regions

Germination Information