Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Brassicaceae

Genus:

Rorippa

Species:

Rorippa curvisiliqua

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual | Biennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

2-3 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may, jun, jul, aug, sep, oct

Bloom Colors:

Yellow

Native Range

United States: Alaska, Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming, Canada: British Columbia, Yukon

Host Plant for Caterpillars

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, fertile, well-drained soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in wetland areas

Germination Information