Saltwater Cress

Eutrema salsugineum

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Brassicaceae
Genus:
Eutrema
Species:
Eutrema salsugineum

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Annual | Biennial | Perennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
1-2 ft
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Bloom Months:
may, jun
Bloom Colors:
White
Ground Cover:
Yes

Native Range

United States: Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Canada: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Saskatchewan, Yukon

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
sandy, saline, nutrient-poor soil
pH:
6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
often found in saline environments

Germination Information

Pre-treatment: Cold-moist stratification for 30 days at 1–5°C (34–41°F).

Source: OpenAI GPT-4o