Cuckoo Flower (Cardamine Pratensis) is a perennial herb in the Brassicaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires high watering and partial shade or full sun light in USDA hardiness zones 4-8. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Cardamine pratensis is a perennial, herbaceous plant native to damp meadows and streambanks across Europe and parts of Asia. It is known for its delicate, pale lilac or white flowers in spring.

Cuckoo Flower

Cuckoo Flower

Cardamine Pratensis

Cardamine pratensis is a perennial, herbaceous plant native to damp meadows and streambanks across Europe and parts of Asia. It is known for its delicate, pale lilac or white flowers in spring.

Quick Facts

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

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, silty, peaty
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:specimen, groundcover, pollinator support

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Cuckoo Flower

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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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Taxonomy

Family:Brassicaceae
Genus:Cardamine