Shepherd's-purse
Capsella bursa-pastoris
Shepherd's purse is an extremely hardy annual that thrives in poor soils and requires minimal care once established. This self-seeding herb produces small white flowers and distinctive heart-shaped seed pods throughout the growing season. Allow some plants to go to seed for continuous growth, and harvest young leaves for culinary or medicinal use.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
24″ – 60″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
6″
Watering Schedule
Water Only During Extended Dry Periods • Light Watering When Soil Is Completely Dry, Very Drought Tolerant Once Established
Soil pH
5.5 – 7.5
Temperature
-30° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 12″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jan 1, 2022 by Kai Best (cc-by-sa)
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