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hairy bittercress

hairy bittercress

Cardamine hirsuta

groundcover part shade💧💧 moderate waterZone 4aZone 9b

A low-growing winter annual or cool-season biennial with small white four-petaled flowers and hairy foliage. Often considered a weed, it self-seeds readily and spreads quickly in moist, shaded areas.

Overview

Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
fast
Size
0.25–1′ tall × 0.5–1.5′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

Zone 4aZone 9b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4a to Zone 9b

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Harvest Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

Spring

Succession Role

pioneer

Native Range

Mediterranean and Western Europe

Function & Care

ediblewildlife benefit

Edible Parts

leafseedflower

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed