Wintercress (Barbarea vulgaris), also known as yellow rocket plant, is an herbaceous biennial plant in the mustard family. Native to Eurasia, it was introduced into North America and is now commonly found throughout the New England states. Barbarea vulgaris is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.4 m (1ft 4in).
Garden Yellow Rocket Care
Barbarea Vulgaris
What is the plant
lighting
Full Sun
hardiness zone
max 10b
difficulty
Easy
Invasive
Weed
How to Care for the Plant
Pruning
Leaves can be harvested as early as 15 days after sowing, when plants reach 7-10cm tall. Cut or pinch tips as needed.
Sunlight
prefers full sun and moist soil
Soil
Yellow rocket plant can be found in fields and along roadsides, especially those that are wet or boggy, along stream banks and amongst wetland hedges.
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Temperature
The plant can continue to grow all winter, especially if the weather is mild
Additional
Once introduced to North America, wintercress naturalized and has now become a noxious weed in some states, as it easily reseeds itself.
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