Chinese Yellowcress

Rorippa cantoniensis

Native to:
China, Japan, Korea, Russia, Taiwan, Vietnam

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Brassicaceae
Genus:
Rorippa
Species:
Rorippa cantoniensis
USDA Symbol:
ROCA8

Growth Characteristics

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

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
small birds

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
moist, fertile, well-drained loam
pH:
5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
tolerates poor drainage
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
commonly found in wetland areas

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
7–21 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate readily in moist soil with light exposure.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI