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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

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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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