Water
Water moderately when the top inch of soil feels dry. Avoid overwatering, as this can lead to root rot.
Ensure good drainage in the pot or garden bed to prevent waterlogged conditions, especially during the cooler months.
Also known as False London-Rocket · Loesel's Hedge-Mustard · Loesel's Tumble-Mustard
Small Tumbleweed Mustard (Sisymbrium loeselii) is an annual herb with yellow flowers, known for its sprawling growth habit and seed dispersal by tumbling.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Prefers a location with at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily.
Moderate
50% intensity
Water when the top inch of soil is dry. Ensure good drainage.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Adaptable
50% intensity
Grows well in moderate temperatures, tolerating both cooler and warmer conditions.
Low
25% intensity
Requires minimal feeding; a light feeding in spring is sufficient.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water moderately when the top inch of soil feels dry. Avoid overwatering, as this can lead to root rot.
Ensure good drainage in the pot or garden bed to prevent waterlogged conditions, especially during the cooler months.
Pruning is generally not required for *Sisymbrium loeselii*. If the plant becomes leggy or unruly, light trimming can be done after flowering to maintain a more compact shape.
Remove any dead or damaged stems as needed to keep the plant tidy.
Propagated easily from seed sown directly into the garden bed in early spring or autumn. Seeds germinate quickly under favorable conditions. Can also be propagated by stem cuttings taken in late spring or early summer.
Repotting is rarely necessary as *Sisymbrium loeselii* is typically grown as an annual or short-lived perennial. If grown in a container and it becomes root-bound, repot into a slightly larger container in spring with fresh, well-draining potting mix.
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Where Small Tumbleweed Mustard (Sisymbrium loeselii) is found

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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Brassicales |
| Family | Brassicaceae |
| Genus | Sisymbrium |
| Species | Sisymbrium loeselii |
Similar in genus Sisymbrium
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