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Description
Cardamine Breweri, also known as Brewer’s bittercress, is a species of flowering plant in the family Brassicaceae. It is native to western North America, specifically California, Oregon, and Washington. This herbaceous perennial plant is commonly found in wet meadows, streambanks, and other damp areas.
Taxonomic Information
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
|---|---|
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Phylum: | Spermatophyta |
| Class: | Magnoliopsida |
| Order: | Brassicales |
| Family: | Brassicaceae |
| Genus: | Cardamine |
Appearance
Cardamine Breweri grows up to 1-2 feet tall and has a spread of 1-2 feet. Its leaves are basal, pinnate, and have 5-9 leaflets. The flowers are white to pink with four petals and bloom in late spring to early summer. The plant produces slender seed pods that are about 1-2 inches long.
Care Guide
Cardamine Breweri prefers moist soil and partial shade but can tolerate some sun. It is hardy in USDA zones 6-9. Here are some care tips for this plant:
- Water: Keep the soil consistently moist.
- Fertilization: Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.
- Soil: Plant in well-draining soil that is rich in organic matter.
- Sunlight: Partial shade is ideal, but it can tolerate some sun.
- Hardiness Zones: Cardamine Breweri is hardy in USDA zones 6-9.
Common Pests & Diseases
Cardamine Breweri is relatively pest and disease-free. However, it may be susceptible to powdery mildew, leaf spot, and slugs.
Habitat
Cardamine Breweri is native to wet meadows, streambanks, and other damp areas in western North America, specifically California, Oregon, and Washington.
Question and Answer
Q: Can Cardamine Breweri grow in full sun?
A: While Cardamine Breweri prefers partial shade, it can tolerate some sun.
Q: How often should I fertilize my Cardamine Breweri plant?
A: Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.
Q: Is Cardamine Breweri a perennial or an annual plant?
A: Cardamine Breweri is a herbaceous perennial plant.
Q: What are the ideal growing conditions for Cardamine Breweri?
A: Cardamine Breweri prefers moist soil and partial shade but can tolerate some sun. It is hardy in USDA zones 6-9.
Related Plants
- Cardamine californica
- Cardamine oligosperma
- Cardamine nuttallii
References
- “Cardamine Breweri.” Plant Finder. Missouri Botanical Garden, n.d. Web. 23 Nov. 2021. <http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=b499>.
- “Cardamine Breweri.” USDA Plants Database. United States Department of Agriculture, n.d. Web. 23 Nov. 2021. <https://plants.usda.gov/home/plantProfile?symbol=CABR2>.
- “Brewer’s Bittercress.” Pacific Northwest Wildflowers. n.p., n.d. Web. 23 Nov. 2021. <https://www.pnwflowers.com/flower/cardamine-breweri>.
