How to Grow and Care for Hairy bittercress

Hairy bittercress, also known as Common Bittercress, Lamb's cress, Shotweed, Pennsylvania Bittercress, Popweed, Small Bittercress

Hairy bittercress is considered an easy-to-care-for plant, often found thriving in a wide range of environments. It prefers moist soil and partial shade; however, it's adaptable to various conditions. A special care point for hairy bittercress is ensuring it doesn’t spread uncontrollably as it's a prolific self-seeder. Regular removal of spent flowers can prevent unwanted garden invasion.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Hairy bittercress

Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Annual, Biennial
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil pH	6-7
Planting Time	Late winter, Spring
Hardiness Zones	4-8

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Hairy bittercress is characterized by its rosette of small, rounded leaves covered in tiny hairs, lending a slightly rough texture. When blooming, hairy bittercress produces slender, upright stems that can reach up to 12 inches (30 cm) in height, topped with white, four-petaled flowers. Each leaf encompasses a compound arrangement with several pairs of leaflets and a larger terminal leaflet. Post-flowering, hairy bittercress develops elongated seed pods known as siliques, which burst open when mature, propelling seeds into the surrounding environment.

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