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Lyrate rockcress

Arabis lyrata

Lyrate rockcress (Arabis lyrata) is a annual in the — family. Native range includes MO, OK. Hardy in zones 1a–9a. Mature size 1"–20". Blooms Apr–May.

// QUICK FACTS

Family: —
Group: annual
Native range: Native to 27 U.S. states, including AK, CT, DC, DE, GA, IA…
USDA hardiness: Zones 1a–9a
Mature size: 1"–20"
Sun: —
Water: —
Bloom: Apr–May
Wildlife value: Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role: native species profile

Lyrate rockcress (Arabis lyrata) — *Arabis lyrata* — Lyrate rockcress. Photo by Fritzflohrreynolds via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Lyrate rockcress (Arabis lyrata) is a annual in the — family. Native range includes MO, OK. Hardy in zones 1a–9a. Mature size 1"–20". Blooms Apr–May.

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, lyrate rockcress pairs naturally with: Common Sunflower (Helianthus annuus), Threelobe beggarticks (Bidens tripartita), Two-headed water-starwort (Callitriche heterophylla), Two-headed water-starwort (Callitriche heterophylla ssp. heterophylla).