Mock Bishopweed
Ptilimnium capillaceum
Family: Apiaceae
Mock Bishopweed grows in full sun and prefers moist sandy soil. Water needs: Moderate.
How to Grow Mock Bishopweed
Mock Bishopweed growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Moist sandy soil with a soil pH of 5.0-7.0, and Moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 6-10. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Mock Bishopweed as 14-30 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 70-100 days.
Plant Overview
Mock Bishopweed (Ptilimnium capillaceum) is listed in the Apiaceae family and categorized as a herb with an annual life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Easy.
- Plant ID
- PLT-3768
- Family
- Apiaceae
- Plant type
- Herb
- Life cycle
- Annual
- Difficulty
- Easy
Growing Conditions
Mock Bishopweed is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate. The database soil reference is Moist sandy soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.0-7.0, and the listed hardiness range is 6-10.
- Hardiness zones
- 6-10
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Moist sandy soil
- Soil pH
- 5.0-7.0
- Water needs
- Moderate
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 14-30 days and the seed depth is Surface sow. The listed time to maturity is 70-100 days. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 14-30 days
- Seed depth
- Surface sow
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 70-100 days
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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.