Lepidium latifolium
dittander
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
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Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Poorly–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Brassicaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- Yes
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- 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
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