coral root bittercress
Also known as: bulb-bearing toothwort; common toothwort; coral root; coral wort; tooth violet; toothcress; coralwort
A spreading perennial to about 60cm with succulent rhizomes and bright green leaves with narrow, serrated leaflets. Deep purple bulbils are produced at the base of the upper stem leaves. Small clusters of pale purple, four-petalled flowers appear in spring
Scientific classification
- Species
- coral root bittercress (Cardamine bulbifera)
- Genus
- Cardamine
- Family
- Brassicaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full shade · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of coral root bittercress
Distribution map
Europe, Southwestern Asia
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of coral root bittercress
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coral root bittercress care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full shade · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed, bulbils or division
Growing
GrowingGrow in moist, humus-rich soil in full or partial shade
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
Can get aphids and flea beetles
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