Arabis serrata

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Basic Information

Family: Brassicaceae or Cruciferae

Genus: arabis

Plant ID (slug): arabis-serrata

Numeric ID: 4441

USDA Hardiness: 6-9

Ratings

Edible Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
Medicinal Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆
Other Uses Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆

Physical Characteristics

Arabis serrata is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from July to August. 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 moist soil.

Distribution

E. Asia - Japan.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Edible Uses: Young leaves - cooked[177].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known

Detailed Information

Additional Information

Title: Arabis serrata PFAF Plant Database

Meta Description: Arabis serrata is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from July to August. 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 moist soil.