Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Brassicaceae

Genus:

Odontarrhena

Species:

Odontarrhena muralis

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

1-2 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Ground Cover:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Colorado, Michigan, Oregon, Utah, Canada: Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rocky, calcareous, well-drained soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

often found on limestone or dolomite