Narrow-leaved Bittercress (Cardamine Impatiens) is a biennial 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 impatiens is a slender, upright herbaceous plant native to Eurasia, commonly found in moist, shaded woodlands and disturbed soils.

Narrow-leaved Bittercress

Narrow-leaved Bittercress

Cardamine Impatiens

Cardamine impatiens is a slender, upright herbaceous plant native to Eurasia, commonly found in moist, shaded woodlands and disturbed soils.

Quick Facts

Type
herb
Lifecycle
biennial
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, clay
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, naturalizing

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Narrow-leaved Bittercress

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Prune
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Fertilize
Mar
Repot
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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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Narrow-leaved Bittercress
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Taxonomy

Family:Brassicaceae
Genus:Cardamine