Blue Mustard
Chorispora tenella
Overview
Blue Mustard is an annual plant species characterized by its blue leaves and showy yellow flowers. Reaching up to 18 inches in height, it is found in dry, open slopes and meadows. Blue mustard has a dark blue four-petal flower in its center, typically surrounded by smaller petaled yellow flowers. Its linear leaves are oval and lobed at the base. It grows across the United States, parts of Canada, and some European and Asian countries. It is cultivated as an ornamental plant and is sometimes used as a culinary herb. Its flowers and tender stems can also be eaten fresh or cooked.
Care Guide
Watering
Minimal — every "7-10" days.
Light
full sun, part shade.
Pruning
Best pruned in May, June, July.
Propagation
Seed Propagation, Seed Propagation, Grafting Propagation, Cutting, Layering Propagation
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