Pink Bitter-cress (Cardamine Douglassii) is a perennial herb in the Brassicaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires high watering and partial shade or dappled_shade light in USDA hardiness zones 4-8. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Cardamine douglassii is a perennial herb native to eastern and central North America, known for its pink to purple flowers and preference for moist, calcareous soils.

Pink Bitter-cress

Pink Bitter-cress

Cardamine Douglassii

Cardamine douglassii is a perennial herb native to eastern and central North America, known for its pink to purple flowers and preference for moist, calcareous soils.

Quick Facts

Type
herb
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
High
Light
Partial Shade, dappled_shade
Hardiness Zones
4-8

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
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Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, calcareous, moist
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, early spring interest, pollinator support

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Pink Bitter-cress

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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.

Humidity Trick

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Growth Hack

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Pink Bitter-cress
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Taxonomy

Family:Brassicaceae
Genus:Cardamine