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