Alpine Pennycress
Noccaea caerulescens
Family: Brassicaceae
Alpine Pennycress grows in full sun and prefers rocky mineral soil. Water needs: Low.
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How to Grow Alpine Pennycress
Alpine Pennycress growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Rocky mineral soil with a soil pH of 6.0-8.0, and Low water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 4-8. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Alpine Pennycress as 10-21 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 1-2 years.
Plant Overview
Alpine Pennycress (Noccaea caerulescens) is listed in the Brassicaceae family and categorized as a alpine perennial with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.
- Plant ID
- PLT-1382
- Family
- Brassicaceae
- Plant type
- Alpine perennial
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Growing Conditions
Alpine Pennycress is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as low. The database soil reference is Rocky mineral soil. The listed soil pH range is 6.0-8.0, and the listed hardiness range is 4-8.
- Hardiness zones
- 4-8
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Rocky mineral soil
- Soil pH
- 6.0-8.0
- Water needs
- Low
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 10-21 days and the seed depth is Surface sow. The listed time to maturity is 1-2 years. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 10-21 days
- Seed depth
- Surface sow
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 1-2 years
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.