Pachyphragma macrophylla

Caucasian Penny-cress

Excellent ground cover for shade, also tolerates drought. In spring, clusters of white flowers above beautiful, round leaves - with an onion-like flavor.

Pachyphragma macrophylla plant © gardenmedia / coolplants  

Pachyphragma macrophylla

Caucasian Penny-cress

Excellent ground cover for shade, also tolerates drought. In spring, clusters of white flowers above beautiful, round leaves - with an onion-like flavor.

Pachyphragma macrophylla in the garden

  • wildlife: for bees

botanical information about Pachyphragma macrophylla

  • Botanical name: Pachyphragma macrophylla
  • Genus: Pachyphragma
  • Family: Brassicaceae
  • Other names: Kaukasische look-zonder-look - Caucasian Penny-cress
  • synonyms: Thlaspi macrophyllum
  • origin mountains: Caucasus

Features Pachyphragma macrophylla

height: 30-40 cm
flowering: March - May
color: white
leaf color: green
habit: carpet, tuft
growth: fast
level: easy
light: morning sun, evening sun, open shade, filtered, shade
moisture: average, moist
soil texture: pervious, light, normal
organic matter: normal
winter zone: 5 [-25°C]
density: 8 - 12