Isatis glauca

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Basic Information

Family: Brassicaceae or Cruciferae

Genus: isatis

Plant ID (slug): isatis-glauca

Numeric ID: 8782

USDA Hardiness: 6-9

Ratings

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

Physical Characteristics

Isatis glauca is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in flower in June. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. 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 cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

W. Asia.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known

Detailed Information

Additional Information

Title: Isatis glauca