Lenspod Whitetop
Lepidium chalepense
- Native to:
- Afghanistan, China, India, Iran, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kirgizstan, Lebanon-Syria, Pakistan, Russia, Tadzhikistan, Transcaucasus, Türkiye, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Brassicaceae
- Genus:
- Lepidium
- Species:
- Lepidium chalepense
- USDA Symbol:
- CACH42
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub
- Height:
- 80 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul
- Bloom Colors:
- white
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Checkered White (Pontia protodice)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to arid and semi-arid regions