Lepidium Species, Desert Allysum, Desert Pepper Grass, Desert Pepperweed

Lepidiumfremontii

Family
Brassicaceae (brass-ih-KAY-see-ee)
Genus
Lepidium (lep-PID-ee-um)
Species
fremontii (free-MON-tee-eye)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Las Vegas, Nevada

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Gardener's Notes:

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Las Vegas, NV | March 2012 | positive

This plant produces small white flowers that smell sweet like honey. It does well in alkali soils, and its flowers are useful in attract...Read More

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