Plants in family brassicaceae
Brassica rapa var. nipposinica
This tender, mildly spicy Japanese mustard green is ready to harvest in 3 weeks as baby greens. It withstands heat longer than lettuce and can be used fresh in salads, steamed, or stir-fried. The seeds germinate under cold and wet spring conditions.
Armoracia rusticana
Armoracia rusticana, commonly known as horseradish, is an easy-to-grow perennial with edible peppery green leaves and spicy roots. It prefers full sun and deep, fertile, well-drained soil.
Cardamine concatenata
Cardamine concatenata is a North American native spring ephemeral that emerges in late winter, reaching up to 10 inches tall. It features clusters of small blush pink flowers from mid-February to early April and spreads via short underground rhizomes. This plant prefers slightly moist to dry soils and can form a wide patch over time, making it a charming addition to woodland gardens.
Arabis georgiana
Arabis georgiana is a Southeast native plant with a global G1 rank, indicating its rarity. It is a biennial or short-lived perennial with basal green rosettes and narrow stalks of small white flowers in late March. This plant goes dormant in summer and grows best in gravelly or loose soils.
Erysimum linifolium 'Variegatum'
Erysimum linifolium 'Variegatum' is a narrow-leafed wallflower known for its spectacular striped leaves and mauve flowers. Although short-lived as a perennial, it adds a burst of color and interest to sunny garden spots. Its unique foliage and vibrant blooms make it a standout choice for gardeners seeking a touch of the unusual.
Alyssum saxatile 'Golden Spring'
Alyssum saxatile 'Golden Spring' is a cold and heat-tolerant plant known for its bright yellow flower clusters. It grows to a height of 4-6 inches and forms low-growing mats that block weeds. This plant thrives in full sun and is extremely cold hardy, making it ideal for rock gardens.
Erysimum 'Bowles Me Away'
Erysimum 'Bowles Me Away' is a charming plant known for its vibrant purple flower spikes and neat, rounded mounds of green foliage. It features dark purple-tinged stems and can grow up to 2 feet tall and wide. This plant thrives in USDA zones 6-9 and prefers part sun or afternoon shade with well-drained, moderately moist soil. It is a long-blooming plant that is rarely damaged by deer, making it a resilient choice for gardens. In cooler zones, it behaves as an annual, while in warmer climates, it can be perennial or evergreen.
Brassica juncea 'Southern Giant Curled'
Southern Giant Curled Mustard is a non-GMO plant with large, bright green fringed and curled leaves. It has a mild flavor and originated in the Himalayan region of India, spreading throughout China and the world.
Erysimum 'Poem Lilac'
Erysimum 'Poem Lilac' is a fragrant perennial with deep violet-lilac blooms that attract pollinators. It forms rounded mounds of dark green foliage and is drought-tolerant. This plant is hardy in USDA zones 6-9, resistant to deer and rabbits, and thrives in full sun to part shade with well-drained soil.
Cardamine angustata
Cardamine angustata is a spring ephemeral native to woodland floodplains, featuring pewter green foliage and 6-inch tall spikes of white flowers in mid-March. It forms a 2-inch tall by 18-inch wide patch, making it a suitable groundcover for shaded areas.
Aubrieta 'Axcent Burgundy Improved'
Aubrieta 'Axcent Burgundy Improved' is a hot weather perennial with burgundy flowers and mat-forming gray-green foliage. It is heat tolerant and attracts pollinators, ideal for rock gardens.