Tall Tumblemustard
Sisymbrium altissimum
- Native to:
- Afghanistan, Albania, Belarus, Bulgaria, China, Greece, Hungary, India, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kirgizstan, Krym, Lebanon-Syria, North Caucasus, NW. Balkan Pen., Pakistan, Poland, Romania, Russia, Tadzhikistan, Transcaucasus, Türkiye, Türkiye-in-Europe, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Brassicaceae
- Genus:
- Sisymbrium
- Species:
- Sisymbrium altissimum
- USDA Symbol:
- SIAL2
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual | Biennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 120 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow, cream
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Agrotis orthogonia, Euxoa brevipennis, Becker's white (Pontia beckerii), California Marble (Euchloe hyantis), Checkered White (Pontia protodice), Large Marble (Euchloe ausonides), Western white (Pontia occidentalis)
Reported Fauna Sightings
Bees: Black-tailed bumble bee (Bombus melanopygus), Hunt's bumble bee (Bombus huntii), Yellow bumble bee (Bombus fervidus)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Pioneer species that colonizes disturbed and burned areas readily from seed bank.
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- poor, sandy, well-drained soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- thrives in disturbed soils and open areas
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily in spring or fall with adequate moisture. Light may improve germination.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI