Huber's Pepperweed

Lepidium huberi

Native to:
United States

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Brassicaceae
Genus:
Lepidium
Species:
Lepidium huberi
USDA Symbol:
LEHU8

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb , Subshrub
Height:
50 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
may,jun,jul
Bloom Colors:
white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Salt Tolerant:
Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
7–21 days

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI