Garden Cress

Brassicaceae | Lepidium

Appearance & Characteristics

Type: Herb
Foliage: Deciduous
Growth Rate: Fast
Mature Height: 30 cm

Flowering

Bloom Period: Spring
Flower Color: Purple, Green, Pink, Blue, Brown, Red, Orange, Mixed, Yellow

Plant Uses

Growing Conditions

USDA Zones: 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b, 12a, 12b, 13a, 13b

Soil Type: Sandy, Loamy, Chalk
Soil pH: Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Temperature: 10° to 25° C

Care & Maintenance

Maintenance: Low
Watering: Moderate
Humidity: Moderate
Fertiliser: Light
Pruning: Low

Propagation

Methods: Seed

Other Details

Native Origin: Middle East
Pet Friendly: Yes
Container Friendly: Yes