Golden Gladecress

Leavenworthia aurea

Golden Gladecress

Patrick Alexander from Las Cruces, NM

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Brassicaceae
Genus:
Leavenworthia
Species:
Leavenworthia aurea

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Annual
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
1-2 ft
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Bloom Months:
mar, apr
Bloom Colors:
Yellow

Native Range

United States: Oklahoma, Texas

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
shallow, rocky, well-drained soil
pH:
6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
often found in limestone glades

Germination Information

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

Source: OpenAI GPT-4o