Lepidium Species, Common Pepper Grass, Common Pepperweed

Lepidiumdensiflorum

Family
Brassicaceae (brass-ih-KAY-see-ee)
Genus
Lepidium (lep-PID-ee-um)
Species
densiflorum (den-see-FLOR-um)
Synonym
Lepidium elongatum
Lepidium neglectum
Lepidium ramosum
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
Chartreuse (yellow-green)
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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

Phoenix, Arizona

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
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neutral
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negative
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