Species Blue Mustard
purple-pink flowers, green leaves and green-brown stems

Blue Mustard

Chorispora tenella

Blue Mustard is an annual plant species characterized by its blue leaves and showy yellow flowers. Reaching up to 18 inches in height, it is found in dry, open slopes and meadows. Blue mustard has a dark blue four-petal flower in its center, typically surrounded by smaller petaled yellow flowers. Its linear leaves are oval and lobed at the base. It grows across the United States, parts of Canada, and some European and Asian countries. It is cultivated as an ornamental plant and is sometimes used as a culinary herb. Its flowers and tender stems can also be eaten fresh or cooked.

Watering:

Minimal

Hardiness Zone:

Flowers:

White/Cream|Pink Flowers

Sun:

full sun,part shade,full shade

Soil:

Sand

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

Low

Poisonous To Pets:

Yes

Thorny:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Common Wintergreen needs low levels of moisture. It should be watered deeply and infrequently, approximately once a month during the growing season when the soil is not overly wet. During dry periods, the soil should be kept slightly moist. In very hot and dry climates, more frequent watering may be necessary. Be sure not to overwater, as this can cause root rot.

sunlight

Common Wintergreen (Chimaphila umbellata) is a shade-loving plant species. It does best when it receives indirect, partial sunlight or dappled light. The ideal amount of sunlight for Common Wintergreen is between 2 to 4 hours of sunshine per day. It is best to avoid placing it in direct noon day sun or in areas that have constant full sun exposure. Providing Common Wintergreen with the right amount of sunlight is important in order to get the best foliage color and flowering.

pruning

Common Wintergreen should be pruned in early spring, when new growth is about to begin. Pruning should consist of light trimming to remove dead or overly woody branches. This helps promote new growth growth and shape the plant. Make sure to avoid pruning active or healthy parts of the plant. Pruning should be limited to a maximum of 1/3rd of the branches or stems of the plant. Doing so will help keep the plant aesthetically balanced and will prevent any major damage or shock to the plant.

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