Shaggyfruit pepperweed
Lepidium lasiocarpum
- Brassicaceae
- Dicot
- Annual, Biennial
- Forb/herb
- ≈ 25 ft tall
About Shaggyfruit pepperweed
Shaggyfruit pepperweed is a cheerful native plant that brings real charm to any garden. It produces delicate, clustered flowers that pollinators absolutely love, and the unusual fuzzy seed pods give it wonderful character and that shaggy appearance that earned it its great name. This humble little herb belongs to the same family as cabbage and broccoli, so it's a true friend to your garden's ecosystem.
Growing it is wonderfully simple. This is an annual or biennial plant, meaning it either completes its life in one year or takes two, so you get flexibility. It's a true forb, or herb, that doesn't fuss much once established. Plant it in a sunny spot with decent soil, give it occasional water to get started, and then step back and let it do its thing. You'll be rewarded with flowers, friendly bees, and the satisfaction of growing something native to your region. It's really that easy.