Plants > Perennials

coral root bittercress

Cardamine bulbifera

Genus: Cardamine
Family: Brassicaceae
Common Names: bulb-bearing toothwort, common toothwort, coral root, coral wort, tooth violet, toothcress, coralwort

About this plant

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

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H7

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadePartial Shade

Soil

Loam

pH

AcidAlkalineNeutral

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Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

North FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moist, humus-rich soil in full or partial shade

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed, bulbils or division

Pests

Can get aphids and flea beetles

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverBanks Slopes

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years