California Rockcress (Boechera Californica) is a perennial herb in the Brassicaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires low watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 7-10. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Boechera californica is a native perennial herb found primarily in Southern and Central California, thriving in rocky canyons, gravelly places, washes, dry banks, and chaparral habitats.

California Rockcress

California Rockcress

Boechera Californica

Boechera californica is a native perennial herb found primarily in Southern and Central California, thriving in rocky canyons, gravelly places, washes, dry banks, and chaparral habitats.

Quick Facts

Type
herb
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
Low
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
7-10

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:rocky, gravelly, sandy, loamy
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, pollinator attractor, erosion control

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for California Rockcress

Jan
Prune
Feb
Fertilize
Mar
Repot
Apr
Water+
May
...
Jun
...
Jul
...
Aug
...
Sep
...
Oct
...
Nov
...
Dec
...

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.

Humidity Trick

Group plants together to create...

Growth Hack

Rotate your plant every...

Photo Gallery10+ photos

California Rockcress
California Rockcress detail

View leaf details, flowers, seeds & more in the app

Taxonomy

Family:Brassicaceae
Genus:Boechera