Large bittercress
Cardamine amara
Cardamine
Brassicaceae
Native Plants
Large bittercress thrives in moist, shaded or partially shaded spots such as woodland edges or stream banks. Keep the soil consistently damp and avoid full sun, which can scorch the delicate foliage. It spreads gradually and makes an attractive groundcover for cool, wet garden areas.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
—
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
12″
Watering Schedule
Every 5-7 Days • Keep Soil Consistently Moist; Do Not Allow To Dry Out Between Waterings
Soil pH
6.5 – 7
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Albania
Altay
Austria
Baltic States
Belarus
Belgium
Bulgaria
Central European Rus
Corse
Czechoslovakia
Denmark
East European Russia
Finland
France
Germany
Great Britain
Greece
Hungary
Ireland
Italy
Attracts
🐝 Bees
🐝 Butterflies
Safety & Use
⚕ Medicinal
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jul 26, 2020 by Patrick Jansen (cc-by-sa)
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