Lepidium latifolium

RHS Plant Profile
dittander

Other common names

dittany, berwr gwyllt

Herbaceous Perennial

An herbaceous perennial with an upright, branching habit, reaching up to 1.5m in height and spreading to 1m. Its green, waxy leaves are oval to lance-shaped, with the lower basal leaves growing up to 30cm long and 7cm wide. From June to August, dense clusters of small, white, four-petaled flowers bloom at the tips of the stems

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Clay, Loam

Size

Time to Maturity
1–2 years

Growing Conditions

Clay Loam
Moisture
Poorly–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H4

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Brassicaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
Yes
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Columnar upright
Genus
Name Status
Correct

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in permanently moist soil or at pool margins in full sun. See Creating wildflower meadows for further advice

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Wildflower meadow
  • Wildlife gardens

Pruning

No pruning required, tidy after flowering if necessary

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free