Tasmanian Peppercress

Lepidium pseudotasmanicum, Brassicaceae

Zones

7–10

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Ground CoverDynamic AccumulatorPest ConfuserProducer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Kirk's CoprosmaCoprosma kirkii

Wind ProtectionNurse Plant

Berry SaltbushAtriplex semibaccata

Trap CropBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Argentine PeppercressLepidium bonariense

Two peppercress species compete for similar resources and may exhibit allelopathic effects

Austral ThemedaThemeda australis

Brassica family plants like Lepidium release glucosinolates that can inhibit grass germination and growth

Common WheatgrassElymus scaber

Brassica allelopathy from peppercress inhibits wheatgrass germination and establishment

Uses

Functions

Culinary SpiceNatural Pest DeterrentSoil ConditioningQuick Ground Cover

Edible Parts

LeavesSeedsStems

Medicinal Uses

Digestive StimulantAntimicrobial

Common Questions

What zones does Tasmanian Peppercress grow in?

Tasmanian Peppercress grows in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 10.

What are good companion plants for Tasmanian Peppercress?

Good companions for Tasmanian Peppercress include Kirk's Coprosma, Berry Saltbush.

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