Streptanthus Species, Mountain Jewel Flower, Shieldplant, Sierra Jewelflower

Streptanthustortuosus

Family
Brassicaceae (brass-ih-KAY-see-ee)
Genus
Streptanthus (strep-TAN-thus)
Species
tortuosus (tor-tew-OH-sus)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Maroon/Burgundy
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
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
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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Benton, KY (Zone 7a) | February 2005 | neutral

A branched plant with heart-shaped or round leaves and racemes of flask-shaped pale yellow or cream to dark brownish-purple flowers.
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