Bird’s-eye Cress (Myagrum Perfoliatum) is a annual herb in the Brassicaceae family with easy 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.

Myagrum perfoliatum is an annual herbaceous plant in the Brassicaceae family, native to Europe and parts of Western Asia.

Bird’s-eye Cress

Bird’s-eye Cress

Myagrum Perfoliatum

Myagrum perfoliatum is an annual herbaceous plant in the Brassicaceae family, native to Europe and parts of Western Asia.

Quick Facts

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

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, gravelly
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, pollinator support

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Bird’s-eye Cress

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.

Humidity Trick

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Growth Hack

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Taxonomy

Family:Brassicaceae
Genus:Myagrum