Water
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water deeply when the top inch of soil feels dry. Avoid letting the plant sit in standing water, as this can lead to root rot.
Reduce watering slightly during dormant periods.
Also known as Early Winter-Cress · Intermediate Wintercress · Intermediate Yellow Rocket
Medium Flowered Winter-Cress (Barbarea intermedia) is an herbaceous perennial, known for its yellow flowers and edible leaves, often found in damp habitats.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
75% intensity
Thrives in at least 6 hours of direct sunlight
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers consistently moist soil
Well-drained
50% intensity
Cold Tolerant
25% intensity
Hardy in USDA zones 4-8
Low
25% intensity
Minimal feeding required
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
None
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water deeply when the top inch of soil feels dry. Avoid letting the plant sit in standing water, as this can lead to root rot.
Reduce watering slightly during dormant periods.
Deadhead spent flowers to encourage further blooming and prevent self-seeding if unwanted. Trim back leggy growth to maintain a more compact shape. Prune in late spring or early summer after the main flowering period.
Barbarea intermedia can be easily propagated by seed. Sow seeds directly outdoors in early spring or late fall. It can also be propagated by division of established clumps in early spring or fall.
This plant is not typically a container plant and is best grown in the ground. If grown in a pot, repot only when the plant becomes root-bound, usually every 1-2 years, in early spring before new growth begins.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Medium Flowered Winter-Cress (Barbarea intermedia)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Brassicales |
| Family | Brassicaceae |
| Genus | Barbarea |
| Species | Barbarea intermedia |
Similar in genus Barbarea
Answers based on plant encyclopedia data