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Lepidiumperfoliatum

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Lepidium perfoliatum by DaylilySLP
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Family
Brassicaceae (brass-ih-KAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Lepidium (lep-PID-ee-um)
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Species
perfoliatum (per-foh-lee-AY-tum)
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Synonym
Nasturtium perfoliatum
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Shiny/Glossy
Smooth
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing

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Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger

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Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting

Unknown - Tell us

Regional

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

Houston, Texas(2 reports)

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