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Virginia peppergrass

Lepidium virginicum

Virginia peppergrass (Lepidium virginicum) is a annual in the — family. Native range includes AR, KS, MO, OK. Hardy in zones 1a–13a. Mature size 6"–2'. Blooms Jun–Nov.

// QUICK FACTS

Family: —
Group: annual
Native range: Native to 51 U.S. states, including AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO…
USDA hardiness: Zones 1a–13a
Mature size: 6"–2'
Sun: Full sun
Water: Low · xeric
Bloom: Jun–Nov
Wildlife value: Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role: native species profile

Virginia peppergrass (Lepidium virginicum) — *Lepidium virginicum* — Virginia peppergrass. Photo by Mason Brock (Masebrock) via Wikimedia Commons (Public domain).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Virginia peppergrass (Lepidium virginicum) is a annual in the — family. Native range includes AR, KS, MO, OK. Hardy in zones 1a–13a. Mature size 6"–2'. Blooms Jun–Nov. Low water use makes it a strong candidate for xeric and drought-conscious plantings.

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, virginia peppergrass pairs naturally with: Common Sunflower (Helianthus annuus), Poorman's pepperwort (Lepidium virginicum var. virginicum), Common selfheal (Prunella vulgaris), Broadleaf cattail (Typha latifolia).