Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Brassicaceae

Genus:

Rapistrum

Species:

Rapistrum rugosum

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

3-4 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Native Range

United States: California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Missouri, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Wisconsin, Canada: Ontario, Quebec

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

well-drained, sandy to loamy soil

pH:

6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

often found in disturbed areas like roadsides