Purplerocket

Iodanthuspinnatifidus

Family
Brassicaceae (brass-ih-KAY-see-ee)
Genus
Iodanthus (eye-oh-DANTH-us)
Species
pinnatifidus (pin-nat-ih-FY-dus)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Succulent
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Lavender
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Bulbs
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Columbus, Ohio

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Gardener's Notes:

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Columbus, OH (Zone 5b) | May 2008 | positive

There are a few growing along the hedgerow, we called them purple mustard when I was growing up.
It's pretty and smells very sweet...Read More

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