yellow lark's heels

How to Grow and Care for yellow lark's heels

yellow lark's heels · Tropaeolum polyphyllum
Also known as: yellow rock Indian cress

Grow in a sheltered scree, gravel garden, raised bed or large rock garden. Useful ground cover. Plant into well-drained, but moist soil in full sun

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sunSkin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing yellow lark's heels

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeSand · Loam · Chalk
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
ToxicitySkin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Grow in a sheltered scree, gravel garden, raised bed or large rock garden. Useful ground cover. Plant into well-drained, but moist soil in full sun

How to Water yellow lark's heels?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for yellow lark's heels?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for yellow lark's heels?

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What Soil Is Best for yellow lark's heels?

Soil type
Sand · Loam · Chalk
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for yellow lark's heels?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize yellow lark's heels?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune yellow lark's heels?

None required other than cutting back at the end of the season

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How to Propagate yellow lark's heels?

Propagate by division of tubers in spring or by seeds as soon as ripe, or by basal softwood cuttings in spring

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How to Transplant yellow lark's heels?

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How to Care for yellow lark's heels in Winter?

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How to Plant yellow lark's heels?

Grow in a sheltered scree, gravel garden, raised bed or large rock garden. Useful ground cover. Plant into well-drained, but moist soil in full sun

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How to Repot yellow lark's heels?

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How to Harvest yellow lark's heels?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

May be susceptible to glasshouse whitefly and glasshouse red spider mite and whitefly

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The Toxicity of yellow lark's heels

Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

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Attributes of yellow lark's heels

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread1-1.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitTrailing
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Scientific Classification

Species
Tropaeolum polyphyllum
Genus
Tropaeolum
Family
Tropaeolaceae
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