PlantFun
Plant Needs
Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade; tolerates rocky, dry sites without scorching
Watering
Drought-tolerant; water only during extended dry spells to avoid root rot
Temperature
Hardy to freezing temperatures; withstands cool spring conditions without damage
Characteristics
- Leaf: Basal rosette of oblong to spatulate leaves with toothed margins; stem leaves are smaller, clasping.
- Flower: Dense racemes of tiny, four-petaled white flowers with yellow stamens.
- Stem: Slender, erect to ascending stems with sparse pubescence.
Care Guide
Watering
Water sparingly; allow soil to dry completely between waterings
Fertilization
Optional diluted compost tea once at emergence. No regular feeding required; excess nutrients reduce flowering
Eggshell powder top-dress：Crush clean, dried eggshells into fine powder; dust lightly on soil surface to boost calcium levels without burning rootsPruning
- Deadhead spent blooms to encourage self-seeding for future growth
- Trim back foliage after flowering to maintain tidy clumps
- Remove damaged or yellowing leaves in early spring to improve airflow
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: ASPCA: No listed toxicity to cats
Humans: No known toxicity to humans
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: N/A
Usage: Wildflower for rock gardens; supports early spring pollinators like bees
