Wavy Bitter-cress (Cardamine Flexuosa) is a annual/perennial herb in the Brassicaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and partial shade or full shade light in USDA hardiness zones 4-8. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Cardamine flexuosa is a fast-growing herbaceous plant native to Europe and parts of Asia, often found in moist, shady habitats.

Wavy Bitter-cress

Wavy Bitter-cress

Cardamine Flexuosa

Cardamine flexuosa is a fast-growing herbaceous plant native to Europe and parts of Asia, often found in moist, shady habitats.

Quick Facts

Type
herb
Lifecycle
annual/perennial
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
Moderate
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade
Hardiness Zones
4-8

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, silty, peaty
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, pollinator attractor, soil stabilizer

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Wavy Bitter-cress

Jan
Prune
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Fertilize
Mar
Repot
Apr
Water+
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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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Taxonomy

Family:Brassicaceae
Genus:Cardamine