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Virginia pepperweed
Lepidium virginicum
perennial☀️ full sun💧 low water
Virginia pepperweed is a small, upright wildflower with tiny white flowers and distinctive flattened seed pods. It thrives in dry, sunny locations and is often found in disturbed areas and roadsides.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 9bSeasonality
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
SpringSummer
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin, District of Columbia
Function & Care
ediblemedicinalwildlife benefit
Edible Parts
leafseedflower
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation