Upright Yellow-rocket (Barbarea Stricta) is a biennial herb in the Brassicaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 4-8. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

A biennial herbaceous plant with yellow flowers, native to Europe and Asia, now naturalized in North America.

Upright Yellow-rocket

Upright Yellow-rocket

Barbarea Stricta

A biennial herbaceous plant with yellow flowers, native to Europe and Asia, now naturalized in North America.

Quick Facts

Type
herb
Lifecycle
biennial
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
Moderate
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
4-8

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, silty, clay
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, erosion control

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Upright Yellow-rocket

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Growth Hack

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Taxonomy

Family:Brassicaceae
Genus:Barbarea