Rock Cress, Kamchatka rockcress, Lyrate rockcress

Arabis lyrata

Physical Characteristics

Arabis lyrata is a BIENNIAL/PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5 and is not frost tender. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, Lepidoptera (Moths & Butterflies). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.

Distribution

N. America - Alaska and southwards. N.E. Asia

Habitats

Cultivated Beds; East Wall. In. South Wall. In. West Wall. In.

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Edible Uses: Young leaves - raw or cooked[177]. Rosettes of the lobed leaves are added to tossed salads or served as a green vegetable[257].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known