PatternBaseWild Rocket
Eruca pinnatifida, Brassicaceae
Zones
6–10
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Annual
Growth
Fast
Guild Roles
Ground CoverPest ConfuserMulch Maker
Growing Conditions
Sun
Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)
Water
Moderate (established)Moderate (seedling)
Soil pH
6 – 8
Tolerances
Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.
Companion Plants
Antagonistic Plants
Pacific CloverTrifolium isthmocarpum
Brassicas like wild rocket produce glucosinolates and other allelochemicals that can inhibit legume growth and nitrogen fixation
Barrelier's MustardBrassica barrelieriRelated brassicas compete intensely for soil nutrients and space, with similar resource requirements
Uses
Functions
Soil BreakingPest DeterrentQuick BiomassAllelopathic PropertiesNutrient Scavenging
Edible Parts
LeavesFlowersSeeds
Medicinal Uses
Digestive AidAntioxidant
Common Questions
What zones does Wild Rocket grow in?
Wild Rocket grows in USDA hardiness zones 6 through 10.
What are good companion plants for Wild Rocket?
Good companions for Wild Rocket include Sulphur Clover, Caraway Thyme.
Design guilds with Wild Rocket and see companion relationships visually.
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