Cook's Scurvy Grass

Lepidium oleraceum, Brassicaceae

Zones

8–10

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerGround CoverDynamic Accumulator

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

7 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Three Kings Cabbage TreeCordyline obtecta

Wind ProtectionShade Provision

Black Tea TreeMelaleuca bracteata

Wind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Alpine Mint BushProstanthera cuneata

Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat

Coastal WattleAcacia sophorae

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Knotted Club RushFicinia nodosa

Wind ProtectionNurse Plant

Antagonistic Plants

Elephant Ear WattleAcacia dunnii

Large shrub growth can suppress smaller coastal herbaceous plants through resource competition

Uses

Functions

Salad GreensCoastal StabilizationWildlife Habitat

Edible Parts

LeavesStemsSeeds

Medicinal Uses

Scurvy PreventionVitamin C SourceDigestive

Common Questions

What zones does Cook's Scurvy Grass grow in?

Cook's Scurvy Grass grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 10.

What are good companion plants for Cook's Scurvy Grass?

Good companions for Cook's Scurvy Grass include Three Kings Cabbage Tree, Black Tea Tree, Alpine Mint Bush, Coastal Wattle, Knotted Club Rush.

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