Hutchinsia (Hornungia Petraea) is a annual herb in the Brassicaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires low watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 4-8. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Hornungia petraea is a small, annual flowering plant in the family Brassicaceae, commonly found in rocky habitats and alpine regions.

Hutchinsia

Hutchinsia

Hornungia Petraea

Hornungia petraea is a small, annual flowering plant in the family Brassicaceae, commonly found in rocky habitats and alpine regions.

Quick Facts

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

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:rocky, gravelly, sandy, loamy
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, specimen, naturalizing

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Hutchinsia

Jan
Prune
Feb
Fertilize
Mar
Repot
Apr
Water+
May
...
Jun
...
Jul
...
Aug
...
Sep
...
Oct
...
Nov
...
Dec
...

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.

Humidity Trick

Group plants together to create...

Growth Hack

Rotate your plant every...

Photo Gallery10+ photos

Hutchinsia
Hutchinsia detail

View leaf details, flowers, seeds & more in the app

Taxonomy

Family:Brassicaceae
Genus:Hornungia