Perennial Wallrocket
Diplotaxis tenuifolia
- Native to:
- Albania, Algeria, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Corse, Czechia-Slovakia, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Krym, Lebanon-Syria, Morocco, Netherlands, NW. Balkan Pen., Romania, Sardegna, Sicilia, Spain, Switzerland, Türkiye, Türkiye-in-Europe
Johann Georg Sturm (Painter: Jacob Sturm (en.wikipedia.org) )
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Brassicaceae
- Genus:
- Diplotaxis
- Species:
- Diplotaxis tenuifolia
- USDA Symbol:
- DITE4
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb , Subshrub
- Height:
- 80 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun,Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- thrives in disturbed areas and roadsides
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 7–14 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily at soil temperatures of 50-68°F. Light enhances germination.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20C. Germinates within 3 months.