Lepidium Species, Broadleaf Pepper Grass, Broadleaved Pepperweed, Dittander, Perennial Pepperweed

Lepidiumlatifolium

Family
Brassicaceae (brass-ih-KAY-see-ee)
Genus
Lepidium (lep-PID-ee-um)
Species
latifolium (lat-ee-FOH-lee-um)
Synonym
Lepidium dioscorides
Lepidium latifolium var. affine
Sun Exposure
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
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
Seed Collecting
Regional

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Gardener's Notes:

1
positive
2
neutrals
0
negative
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Fort Wayne, IN | August 2008 | positive

Perennial pepperweed is collected for use in dry flower arrangements.

F
Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) | December 2006 | neutral

Perennial Pepperweed, Dittander Lepidium latifolium is naturalized in Texas and other States and is considered an invasive plant in Texas.

S
Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | September 2002 | neutral

This plant is on the noxious weed list in many states. It is considered to be invasive in 35 states.

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