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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 plantDutch flax
see moreNorth American false flax
oilseed plant
Siberian oilseed
false flax
Synonyms
Camelina pilosaCamelina glabrata
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Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1 yearUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Yellow | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical 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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