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Golden Peppercress

Lepidium flavum, Brassicaceae

Zones
8–11
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

ProducerPest ConfuserDynamic Accumulator

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Twiggy CoprosmaCoprosma rhamnoides
Wind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat
Roundleaf PigfaceDisphyma crassifolium
Trap CropPhysical Support

Antagonistic Plants

Argentine PeppercressLepidium bonariense

Golden and Argentine peppercress compete for root space and light in similar niches

Stiped Wallaby GrassRytidosperma racemosum

Peppercress releases compounds that suppress wallaby grass establishment

Uses

Functions

Edible GreensNatural Pest DeterrentSoil Improvement

Edible Parts

LeavesFlowersSeeds

Medicinal Uses

Digestive AidAnti-Scurvy

Common Questions

What zones does Golden Peppercress grow in?

Golden Peppercress grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Golden Peppercress?

Good companions for Golden Peppercress include Twiggy Coprosma, Roundleaf Pigface.

Design guilds with Golden Peppercress and see companion relationships visually.

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