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)

Category
Herbs

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Herbaceous

Foliage Color

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

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Maroon/Burgundy
Cream/Tan

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

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