Rapistrum Species, Annual Bastard-Cabbage, Common Giant Mustard, Turnipweed

Rapistrumrugosum

Family
Brassicaceae (brass-ih-KAY-see-ee)
Species
rugosum (roo-GO-sum)
Synonym
Myagrum rugosum
Rapistrum rugosum subsp. orientale
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Velvet/Fuzzy
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Green
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Herbs
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
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

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

Dallas, Texas

Fort Worth, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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negatives
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NE Medina Co., TX (Zone 8a) | May 2008 | negative

Rapistrum rugosum has become an invasive introduced weed in many areas of the U.S. It is difficult to control and has resistance to some ...Read More

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San Antonio, TX (Zone 8b) | May 2007 | negative

Bastard cabbge also is commonly known as turnip weed, turnip-weed, common giant mustard, ball mustard, wild turnip, wild rape and tall mu...Read More

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Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) | January 2007 | neutral

Annual Bastardcabbage Rapistrum rugosom is Naturalized in Texas and other States.

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