Tennessee Gladecress

Leavenworthia exigua

Tennessee Gladecress

James Gruhala, USFWS

Taxonomy

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

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Annual
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
6 in - 1 ft
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Bloom Months:
mar, apr, may
Bloom Colors:
yellow

Native Range

United States: Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Tennessee

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rocky, well-drained limestone soil
pH:
6.0 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
often found in glades and rocky outcrops

Germination Information

Pre-treatment: Seeds are placed into warm stratification

Source: npn.rngr.net