Field Pennycress
Thlaspi arvense
Also known as
Field Penny cress, pennycress
Thlaspi arvense (3768284618) by Matt Lavin (CC BY-SA 2.0)
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Frost Hardy
7a
USDA zone
-18°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
80cm | Max | 80cm |
10cm | Min | 10cm |
6 months to reach maturity
Flowering
spring
summer
autumn
winter
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Field Pennycress Overview
Thlaspi arvense is an annual species in the mustard family, Brassicaceae. It typically grows to around 60cm in height, with an upright habit. Leaves are narrow and arrow-shaped, with toothed edges. Small white flowers appear in the summer in clusters at the top of the plant, they have 4 petals and lead onto flattened, winged seedpods containing small black-brown seeds.
How to propagate Field Pennycress
Seed
Seed in autumn.
Special features of Field Pennycress
Attractive flowers
Attracts bees
Other uses of Field Pennycress
Wildflower/meadow