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Plant Needs
Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade; tolerates exposed, dry growing conditions
Watering
Allow soil to dry completely between waterings; drought-tolerant once established
Temperature
Hardy to mild frosts; thrives in temperate to warm seasonal climates
Characteristics
- Leaf: Basal leaves form a rosette, linear to lanceolate; stem leaves are smaller, sessile and clasping
- Flower: Tiny four-petaled white blooms arranged in terminal racemes
- Stem: Erect, branched, glabrous or sparsely hairy
Care Guide
Watering
Water regularly during active growth; avoid waterlogging
Fertilization
Optional dilute feed once monthly. Minimal feeding required; excess nutrients may reduce flower production
Eggshell powder topdressing：Crush baked eggshells into fine powder; sprinkle a thin layer around the base, avoiding direct contact with stems to prevent rotPruning
- Deadhead spent blooms to prevent unwanted self-seeding if desired
- Trim back faded foliage in late autumn to maintain tidy growth
- Remove damaged or diseased stems promptly to reduce pest risk
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: ASPCA: No listed toxicity to cats
Humans: No known toxic effects on humans; young leaves are edible in small quantities
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: N/A
Usage: Edible young leaves used in salads or as a potherb; occasional ornamental wildflower
