Species Reflexed Rockcress
white flowers, lime buds and green leaves on a light-green stem

Reflexed Rockcress

Boechera retrofracta

Reflexed Rockcress (Boechera retrofracta) is a hardy perennial species that thrives in full sun and requires well-drained soil. Its blooms are bright yellow and appear in earliest spring through May. Its foliage forms a low cushion of basal leaves, which are covered with gray-green hairs. The leaves are clustered tight, giving this plant a pillowed look. It self-seeds happily, and is great in rock gardens and xeriscape landscapes. It can handle freezing temperatures and prefers dry conditions. Its flowers provide nectar for pollinators and its foliage provides food for wildlife. An attractive, easy growing plant, it’s perfect for perennial gardens!

Watering:

Frequent

Hardiness Zone:

Sun:

full sun,part shade

Fruits:

brown,tan Fruits Ready In Fall

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green,red,yellow

Growth Rate:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

The Many-Flowered Rockcress (Boechera polyantha) needs to be watered regularly. It prefers soil that drains well, as this plant typically does not do well in wet or soggy soil. The soil should be kept moist, however, not wet or soggy. Water the plant whenever the surface of the soil appears dry. A good way to check for moisture is to use your finger and probe it into the soil about an inch deep. It is important to water deeply. Water until the soil appears saturated and wait for the excess water to drain away. It is not necessary to water the plant again until the soil has slightly dried out. During the growing season, about 1 inch of water per week is recommended. In the winter, the plant will need much less water. During the winter, water only when the soil has dried out completely.

sunlight

Many-Flowered Rockcress (Boechera polyantha) prefers full sun, preferably 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day, especially during the peak of the growing season (from late spring until early fall). However, if grown in partial shade, it will still flower well. Its ideal location should be in an area that has good morning sun, with protection from the hot afternoon sun. Therefore, it is best planted where it will receive sun in the morning but be shaded from strong afternoon sun.

pruning

Many-Flowered Rockcress may be pruned in the late spring or early summer prior to flowering in order to promote greater, bushier growth, enhance flowering, and maintain a more pleasing shape. Prune the stems back by 1 half to 2-thirds of their total length. Remove any dead or injured stems at this time. Do not prune into the woody crown of the plant, as the wood is less able to re-sprout. Pruning can be done in late winter in extreme cases. Deadheading may also be required for optimal flower display; remove the spent flower heads at the end of their bloom cycle.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering

Harvest Fruit

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