Pachyphragma macrophyllum
Also Known As
- Pachyphragma macrophylla
- Thlaspi macrophyllum
- Caucasian Penny Cress
Plant type
perennial, groundcover
size
- H: 12"
- W: 36"
planting zones
- 6a-9b
Pachyphragma macrophyllum plant details
Pachyphragma macrophyllum is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Pachyphragma macrophyllum
- Plant type: perennial groundcover
- Plant family: brassicaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 36 IN wide, 12 IN tall
- Flowers: white blooms in spring
- Uses: easy-to-grow, woodland garden, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Pachyphragma macrophyllum
- USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - low
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Pachyphragma macrophylla is an evergreen mounding perennial with clusters of snowy flowers blooming March-April, floating over shiny bright green rounded leaves. It's an easy house guest, growing in nearly any kind of soil - sandy to clay, in full shade or dappled, moist or dry soil. Hey! another dry shade option! This is an excellent woodland ground cover that illuminates the shade! 1ft tall by 3ft wide.Minimum temperature: 0 °F
Gardening facts about Pachyphragma macrophyllum plant
How to Grow Pachyphragma macrophyllum
Sun Exposure
- sun - shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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