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American Yellowrocket (Barbarea orthoceras)

Barbarea orthoceras, commonly known as American Yellowrocket, is a hardy perennial herb with bright yellow flowers, found in moist meadows and streambanks.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist.

Soil

Adaptable to various soil types, but thrives in moist, well-drained loamy or sandy soils.

Temperature

Thrives in moderate temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Feed in spring with a balanced fertilizer.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Flowers best in full sun.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist.

Water regularly, especially during dry spells.

Soil

Adaptable to various soil types, but thrives in moist, well-drained loamy or sandy soils.

Temperature

Thrives in moderate temperatures.

Ideal growing range is 15-25°C.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Feed in spring with a balanced fertilizer.

Avoid over-fertilizing.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Flowering

Plant Place Type

Ground

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.3-0.6 m

Spread

0.3-0.6 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Lobed

Flower Size

1-1.5 cm

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Synonyms
Barbarea americana Rydb.
Barbarea apoiensis Nakai
Barbarea cochlearifolia H.Boissieu
Barbarea hondoensis Nakai
Barbarea patens H.Boissieu
Barbarea pinnatifida H.Boissieu
Barbarea sibirica (Regel) Nakai
Campe americana (Rydb.) Cockerell ex Daniels
Campe orthoceras (Ledeb.) A.Heller
Sisymbrium japonicum H.Boissieu
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderBrassicales
  • familyBrassicaceae
  • genusBarbarea
  • speciesBarbarea orthoceras
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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