Wild Peppercress (Lepidium Cartilagineum) is a perennial herb in the Brassicaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 4-8. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Lepidium cartilagineum is a perennial herbaceous plant in the Brassicaceae family, native to Eastern Central and Southeastern Europe extending to Siberia and Western Pakistan. It typically grows in temperate biomes and is characterized by a low woody or herbaceous form with puberulent surfaces due to papillate or curved trichomes.

Wild Peppercress

Wild Peppercress

Lepidium Cartilagineum

Lepidium cartilagineum is a perennial herbaceous plant in the Brassicaceae family, native to Eastern Central and Southeastern Europe extending to Siberia and Western Pakistan. It typically grows in temperate biomes and is characterized by a low woody or herbaceous form with puberulent surfaces due to papillate or curved trichomes.

Quick Facts

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

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:rocky, well-drained, loamy, sandy
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, pollinator attractor, erosion control

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Wild Peppercress

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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Taxonomy

Family:Brassicaceae
Genus:Lepidium