Cochlearia — 6 species
Botanical species in the genus Cochlearia recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Cochlearia anglica
Cochlearia anglica
Family: Brassicaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a cool shady position. Grows well on acid or calcareous soils but it avoids shady positions in the wild. Prefers a sandy or gritty well-drained soil.
Full cultivation guide →Cochlearia danica
Cochlearia danica
Family: Brassicaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a damp well-drained soil. Avoids acid soils in the wild. Prefers a sandy or gritty well-drained soil.
Full cultivation guide →Cochlearia macrocarpa
Cochlearia macrocarpa
Family: Brassicaceae
Cultivation
We have virtually no information on this species or its hardiness in Britain and do not even know if it is a perennial or annual. There is no record of it in 'Flora Europaea'. It is likely to succeed in an acid or calcareous sandy or gritty well-drained soils in a sunny position.
Full cultivation guide →Cochlearia oblongifolia
Cochlearia oblongifolia
Family: Brassicaceae
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in many parts of this country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Succeeds in an acid or calcareous sandy or gritty well-drained soil, disliking shady positions.
Full cultivation guide →Cochlearia officinalis
Cochlearia officinalis
Family: Brassicaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a cool shady position. Grows wild on acid or calcareous soils, but it avoids shady positions. Prefers a sandy or gritty well-drained soil.
Full cultivation guide →Cochlearia scotica
Cochlearia scotica
Family: Brassicaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a cool shady position. Grows on acid or calcareous soils but avoids shady positions. Prefers a sandy or gritty well-drained soil.
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