Hairy Bittercress (Cardamine Hirsuta) is a annual herb in the Brassicaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 5-9. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

A small, annual herbaceous plant in the mustard family, known for its rapid growth and explosive seed dispersal.

Hairy Bittercress

Hairy Bittercress

Cardamine Hirsuta

A small, annual herbaceous plant in the mustard family, known for its rapid growth and explosive seed dispersal.

Quick Facts

Type
herb
Lifecycle
annual
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
Moderate
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
5-9

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, clay
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, edible weed

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Hairy Bittercress

Jan
Prune
Feb
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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Growth Hack

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Taxonomy

Family:Brassicaceae
Genus:Cardamine