Noccaea szowitsiana
Noccaea szowitsiana, also known as Alpine Pennycress, is a perennial ornamental plant from the Brassicaceae family. It prefers full sun and medium water conditions, thriving in USDA zones 5–8. This plant grows to a height of 0.1–0.3 meters and blooms from April to June with pink and purple flowers. It prefers loamy, sandy, or chalky soils.
Light
Full sun
Watering
Medium water
Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Chalky
Height
0.1–0.3 m
Spread
0.2–0.4 m
Zones
5–8
Flower colors
Alpine Pennycress is suitable for rock gardens, borders, or alpine displays. Ensure well-draining soil to prevent waterlogging. Regular watering is needed, especially during dry periods. It is not fragrant, attracts pollinators, is not toxic, and is not evergreen.