How to Grow and Care for Creeping yellowcress

Creeping yellowcress, also known as Yellow fieldcress, Keek

Creeping yellowcress, or Rorippa sylvestris, is a member of the mustard family. However, this yellow-flowered plant is an invasive weed that is often found in fields and plant nurseries. Once established in yards or lawns it is difficult to eradicate.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Partial sun

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Planting and Growing Creeping yellowcress

Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Partial sun
Soil pH	6-7
Hardiness Zones	4-9

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Creeping yellowcress distinguishes itself with its creeping, white, fleshy roots capable of generating numerous offspring from fragments as tiny as less than 1 inch (2.54 cm). Its leaves are notably fine-split with pointed lobes along the margins, varying much in shape. The plant bears bright yellow flowers and elongated seed capsules exceeding 1/2 inch (1.27 cm) in length, which are comparatively longer and slimmer than those of similar species. The plant's perennial nature demands persistent removal to manage its spread.

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