shepherd's-purse
Capsella bursa-pastoris
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Shepherd's-purse is a common cool-season annual or winter annual weed with small white flowers and distinctive heart-shaped seed pods. It readily self-seeds and is often found in disturbed areas and gardens.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Mediterranean
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Ground cover
Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
Shepherd's-purse is a common cool-season annual or winter annual weed with small white flowers and distinctive heart-shaped seed pods. It readily self-seeds and is often found in disturbed areas and gardens.
Climate Match for your location
See how well shepherd's-purse grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Mediterranean
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Ground cover
Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation