bitter wintercress (Barbarea vulgaris)
Barbarea vulgaris, or Winter Cress, is a biennial or short-lived perennial herb. It features edible, slightly bitter leaves and bright yellow flowers. Thriving in cool we
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Sunlight
Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade.
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist, especially during active growth.
Soil
Adaptable, prefers moist, fertile, well-drained loams.
Temperature
Thrives in cool temperatures (10-20 °C) and is frost-tolerant.
Habitat
Outdoor
Fertilizer
Requires minimal fertilizer; a spring application of balanced organic matter is sufficient if soil is poor.
Care Requirements
Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade.
Keep soil consistently moist, especially during active growth.
Adaptable, prefers moist, fertile, well-drained loams.
Thrives in cool temperatures (10-20 °C) and is frost-tolerant.
Outdoor
Requires minimal fertilizer; a spring application of balanced organic matter is sufficient if soil is poor.
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Category
Flowering, Vegetable
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden, Groundcover
Plant Environment
Outdoor
Lifespan
Biennials
Plant Height
30-90 cm
Spread
30-60 cm
Growth Rate
Moderate
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Leaf Type
Lobed
Flower Size
0.5-1 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
75000
Weed Status
Yes
Image Gallery
- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderBrassicales
- familyBrassicaceae
- genusBarbarea
- speciesBarbarea vulgaris
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
Yes