Virginia Pepperweed
Lepidium virginicum
Also listed as Crucifera virginica, Dileptium virginicum
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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.
Why grow it
Virginia pepperweed establishes quickly in marginal soils where many ornamental species struggle, making it useful for erosion control or pioneer plantings in disturbed sites. Unlike some introduced pepperweeds, it is native to eastern North America and requires minimal water once established. Its early spring bloom provides forage for pollinators when few other flowers are available.
Watch out for
The plant self-seeds readily in favorable conditions, so deadheading or strategic placement may be needed if volunteer seedlings become unwanted. Growth habit tends toward leggy or sparse appearance in rich, heavily amended soils, performing best in lean, well-drained conditions.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Brassicaceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Edible Parts
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
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.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Virginia Pepperweed grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Virginia pepperweed establishes quickly in marginal soils where many ornamental species struggle, making it useful for erosion control or pioneer plantings in disturbed sites. Unlike some introduced pepperweeds, it is native to eastern North America and requires minimal water once established. Its early spring bloom provides forage for pollinators when few other flowers are available.
Watch out for
The plant self-seeds readily in favorable conditions, so deadheading or strategic placement may be needed if volunteer seedlings become unwanted. Growth habit tends toward leggy or sparse appearance in rich, heavily amended soils, performing best in lean, well-drained conditions.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Brassicaceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Edible Parts
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
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