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    Streptanthus cordatus

    Also Known As

    • Streptanthus cordatus var. cordatus
    • Heart Twist Flower

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 36"
    • W: 12"

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

    Streptanthus cordatus plant details

    Streptanthus cordatus is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with blue foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and low water. Does well in gritty, lean and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Streptanthus cordatus

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: brassicaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen blue
    Mature size: 0 - 12 IN - wide, 0 - 36 IN - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: native plant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Streptanthus cordatus

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: low
    Soil needs: gritty, lean and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Streptanthus cordatus plant

    How to Grow Streptanthus cordatus

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • low

    • Soil Needs

      • lean
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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    Streptanthus farnsworthianus

    aka Farnsworth's Jewelflower

    Plant Type

    Annual / Biennial

    Zones

    1-11

    Size

    Height: 18"-30"

    Width: 10"-15"

    • sun
    • regular - low
    Photo of Streptanthus farnsworthianus foliage by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Streptanthus glandulosus

    aka Streptanthus albidus var. peramoena, Most Beautiful Jewel Flower, Most Beautiful Jewelflower

    Plant Type

    Annual / Biennial

    Zones

    1-11

    Size

    Height: 24"-30"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - low
    Photo of Streptanthus glandulosus flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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