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Annual Biennial

Camelina sativa

gold of pleasure

An annual herbaceous plant that reaches between 30cm and 1.2m in height with a spread to 30cm, with an erect and branching habit. The green leaves are spear shaped and the small, pale yellow, four-petalled flowers appear from May to July

Other common names
dodder cake plant
Dutch flax
see moreNorth American false flax
oilseed plant
Siberian oilseed
false flax
Synonyms
Camelina pilosa
Camelina glabrata
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Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
1 year
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Yellow Green
Summer Yellow Green
Autumn Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H5
Botanical details
Family
Brassicaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
Yes
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Columnar upright
Name status

Correct

Plant range
Medit. to C Asia

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in moist but well drained soil in full sun. See Creating wildflower meadows for further advice

Propagation

Propagate by sowing seeds outdoors

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Wildflower meadow
  • Wildlife gardens
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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