PatternBaseCuckoo Flower
Cardamine pratensis, Brassicaceae
Zones
4–8
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate
Guild Roles
ProducerPollinator AttractorPest ConfuserBeneficial Insect Habitat
Growing Conditions
Sun
Partial Shade (preferred)Full Sun (tolerated)
Water
High (established)High (seedling)
Soil pH
5.5 – 7.5
Tolerances
Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.
Companion Plants
Many-flowered Marsh PennywortHydrocotyle umbellata
Beneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Sharing
BrooklimeVeronica beccabungaPollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
Yellow Water LilyNymphaea mexicanaPollinator Sharing
Marsh Mermaid WeedProserpinaca palustrisBeneficial Insect Habitat
Marsh SpeedwellVeronica scutellataPollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
Antagonistic Plants
Uses
Functions
Erosion ControlPollinator SupportHabitat CreationEarly Season Nectar
Edible Parts
LeavesFlowers
Medicinal Uses
Vitamin C SourceDigestive Aid
Common Questions
What zones does Cuckoo Flower grow in?
Cuckoo Flower grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8.
What are good companion plants for Cuckoo Flower?
Good companions for Cuckoo Flower include Many-flowered Marsh Pennywort, Brooklime, Yellow Water Lily, Marsh Mermaid Weed, Marsh Speedwell.
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