Thelypodiopsis Species, Rio Grande Tumblemustard

Thelypodiopsisshinnersii

Family
Brassicaceae (brass-ih-KAY-see-ee)
Genus
Thelypodiopsis (thel-ee-pod-ee-OP-sis)
Species
shinnersii (shin-NERS-ee-eye)
Synonym
Sisymbrium shinnersii
Thelypodium shinnersii
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

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San Antonio, TX (Zone 8b) | March 2007 | neutral

I have not grown this plant. It is also known as Shinners' rocket. The plant is glabrous with the basal leaves being entire. Blooming u...Read More

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Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) | October 2006 | neutral

Rio Grande Tumblemustard, Thelypodiopsis shinnersii, is Endemic to Texas.

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