Tennessee Gladecress
Leavenworthia exigua
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