Early Wintercress (Barbarea verna) plant — close-up photo
Moderate to grow

Early Wintercress

Barbarea verna

Overview

Early wintercress is a hardy annual plant native to Europe. It has bright yellow flowers that grow in a cluster and attract beneficial insects. Its leaves are dark green and highly lobed, resembling a four-leaf clover. Early wintercress is easy to grow and requires little maintenance. This low-growing plant can tolerate some shade but prefers full sun to partial shade. It is an excellent choice for edging and ground cover in the garden. With its vibrant yellow flowers, Early wintercress adds a cheerful splash of colour to the landscape. It can also be found in wild meadows.

Care Guide

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Watering

Frequent

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Light

full sun, part shade.

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Pruning

Best pruned in February.

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Propagation

Seed Propagation, Division, Cutting

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