Perennial Bastardcabbage

Rapistrum perenne

Native to:
Austria, Bulgaria, Czechia-Slovakia, Germany, Hungary, North Caucasus, NW. Balkan Pen., Romania, Russia, Ukraine

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Brassicaceae
Genus:
Rapistrum
Species:
Rapistrum perenne
USDA Symbol:
RAPE4

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
80 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
may,jun,jul,aug
Bloom Colors:
yellow

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
well-drained, sandy or loamy soil
pH:
6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
prefers open, sunny habitats

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
7–21 days

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI