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.

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Caucasian Penny-cress

Pachyphragma macrophylla

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

flowering : 3-5 white
height : 30-40 cm
where to plant : morning sun ⋄ evening sun ⋄ open shade ⋄ filtered ⋄ shade ⋄

5,50
per Unit / size P9
quantity
normally in stock
Ref 1460.20

where to plant 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

Pachyphragma macrophylla in the garden

  • wildlife: for bees
  • Suggested planting locations and garden types: shrub border border wild garden park woodland below hedge groundcover slope

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