Lake Tahoe Yellowcress
Rorippa subumbellata
- Native to:
- United States
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Brassicaceae
- Genus:
- Rorippa
- Species:
- Rorippa subumbellata
- USDA Symbol:
- ROSU2
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, nutrient-poor, well-drained soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- native to sandy shorelines of Lake Tahoe
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI