hairy bittercress (Cardamine hirsuta)
Hairy Bittercress (Cardamine hirsuta) is a common annual or biennial herb with a basal rosette of leaves and small white flowers. This fast-growing weed readily self-seed
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Sunlight
Thrives in full sun to partial shade, adaptable to various light conditions.
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist, especially during active growth.
Soil
Moist, well-drained, adaptable to various types.
Temperature
Prefers cool temperatures, thriving in spring and autumn.
Habitat
Outdoor
Fertilizer
Generally not required; it thrives on existing soil nutrients.
Care Requirements
Thrives in full sun to partial shade, adaptable to various light conditions.
Keep soil consistently moist, especially during active growth.
Cooler months
Moist, well-drained, adaptable to various types.
Prefers cool temperatures, thriving in spring and autumn.
5-20 °C
Outdoor
Generally not required; it thrives on existing soil nutrients.
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Category
Flowering, Vegetable
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden, Pot, Groundcover
Plant Environment
Outdoor
Plant Height
10-30 cm
Spread
5-15 cm
Growth Rate
Fast
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Pinnately lobed
Flower Size
2-3 mm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
60000
Weed Status
Yes
Image Gallery
- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderBrassicales
- familyBrassicaceae
- genusCardamine
- speciesCardamine hirsuta
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
Yes