Hierba Pajonera (Descurainia Bourgaeana) is a perennial shrub in the Brassicaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Descurainia bourgaeana is a flowering plant species in the mustard family Brassicaceae, endemic to the Canary Islands, specifically Las Cañadas del Teide on Tenerife.

Hierba Pajonera

Hierba Pajonera

Descurainia Bourgaeana

Descurainia bourgaeana is a flowering plant species in the mustard family Brassicaceae, endemic to the Canary Islands, specifically Las Cañadas del Teide on Tenerife.

Quick Facts

Type
shrub
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Moderate
Water Needs
Moderate
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
9-11

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, loamy, rocky
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:ornamental, biodiversity support

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Hierba Pajonera

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Prune
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Repot
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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:Descurainia