Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Brassicaceae

Genus:

Physaria

Species:

Physaria reediana

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

Less than 6 in

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may, jun, jul

Bloom Colors:

Yellow, Green

Ground Cover:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, Nevada, South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming, Canada: Alberta, Saskatchewan

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rocky, well-drained calcareous soil

pH:

6.5 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to limestone outcrops