Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Brassicaceae

Genus:

Cochlearia

Species:

Cochlearia sessilifolia

USDA Symbol:

COSE8

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

30 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, well-drained, sandy loam

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to coastal regions with saline influence

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–28 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate best with light exposure and cool temperatures.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI