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Lesser Gold-of-pleasure

Camelina microcarpa, Brassicaceae

Zones
4–8
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Annual
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Ground CoverPest ConfuserBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Lady's ThumbPolygonum persicaria
Beneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Sharing
Golden BuckwheatFagopyrum dibotrys
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Chinese Milk VetchAstragalus sinicus

Camelina releases allelopathic compounds that reduce nodulation in milk vetch

Blue Pea BushPsoralea pinnata

Lesser gold-of-pleasure glucosinolates suppress blue pea bush establishment

Uses

Functions

Soil BreakingPest DeterrentQuick BiomassAllelopathic Weed Suppression

Edible Parts

SeedsLeaves

Common Questions

What zones does Lesser Gold-of-pleasure grow in?

Lesser Gold-of-pleasure grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Lesser Gold-of-pleasure?

Good companions for Lesser Gold-of-pleasure include Lady's Thumb, Golden Buckwheat.

Design guilds with Lesser Gold-of-pleasure and see companion relationships visually.

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