Michaux's Gladecress
Leavenworthia uniflora
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Brassicaceae
- Genus:
- Leavenworthia
- Species:
- Leavenworthia uniflora
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 6 in - 1 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Bloom Months:
- mar, apr
- Bloom Colors:
- White
Native Range
United States: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers limestone-derived soils
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: Seeds are placed into warm stratification.
Source: npn.rngr.net