
Lyreleaf Rockcress
Arabidopsis lyrata
Family: Brassicaceae
Lyreleaf Rockcress grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers rocky well-drained soil. Water needs: Low.
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How to Grow Lyreleaf Rockcress
Lyreleaf Rockcress growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun to partial shade, soil conditions listed as Rocky well-drained soil with a soil pH of 5.5-7.5, and Low water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 3-8. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Lyreleaf Rockcress as 14-28 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 90-140 days.
Plant Overview
Lyreleaf Rockcress (Arabidopsis lyrata) is listed in the Brassicaceae family and categorized as a herb 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-3432
- Family
- Brassicaceae
- Plant type
- Herb
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Growing Conditions
Lyreleaf Rockcress is listed for full sun to partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as low. The database soil reference is Rocky well-drained soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.5-7.5, and the listed hardiness range is 3-8.
- Hardiness zones
- 3-8
- Sunlight
- Full sun to partial shade
- Soil
- Rocky well-drained soil
- Soil pH
- 5.5-7.5
- Water needs
- Low
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 14-28 days and the seed depth is Surface sow. The listed time to maturity is 90-140 days. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 14-28 days
- Seed depth
- Surface sow
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 90-140 days
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Growing Reference Note
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