Shining pepperweed
Lepidium nitidum
Shining pepperweed thrives in partial shade with consistent, moderate watering and well-drained soil. It is best suited to outdoor garden beds or naturalized areas within its native California and Pacific range. Minimal maintenance is required once established, making it a low-effort native ground cover.
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
120″ – 360″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
6″
Flowers
mixed
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Water Moderately, Keeping Soil Evenly Moist But Not Waterlogged
Soil pH
5.3 – 7.5
Temperature
-25° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 180″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Mar 13, 2012 by EOL − Don Loarie (cc-by)
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