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Hedge mustard

Sisymbrium officinale
Edible value1Medicinal value3Other uses3
annual0.4×1.5 mzone 5–9partial shade

Will it grow where I live?

Hedge mustard is an annual and grows outdoors across Central Europe – one season from spring sowing to autumn harvest.

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Winter hardiness by USDA zone, summer warmth by heat sum – the same values the app and the plant finder use.

Profile

Family
Brassicaceae
Habit
annual
Height
0.4 m
Spread
1.5 m
Growth
medium
Lifespan
1 year
First yield
after 1 year
Hardiness
zone 5–9
Shade tolerance
partial shade
Soil
Sand, Silt, Loam
Soil moisture
semi-dry – very moist
pH
6 – 8

Uses

Edible1 of 10
Medicinal3 of 10
Other uses3 of 10

Frequently asked questions

Hedge mustard: how big does it get?

Hedge mustard (Sisymbrium officinale) grows as a annual and reaches roughly 0.4 m in height when mature, with a spread of about 1.5 m. Growth is medium.

Hedge mustard: what site does it need?

Hedge mustard tolerates partial shade. Suitable soils are Sand, Silt, Loam. Soil moisture should be in the range semi-dry – very moist. The pH may lie between 6 and 8.

Hedge mustard: is it hardy?

Hedge mustard is listed as hardy in zone 5–9 and survives normal winters outdoors there.

Hedge mustard: will it grow in Central Europe?

Hedge mustard is an annual and grows outdoors across Central Europe – one season from spring sowing to autumn harvest.

Hedge mustard: is it poisonous?

No toxicity is recorded for Hedge mustard. With wild plants, never rely on a database alone — only on a confident identification.

Hedge mustard: what is it used for?

Rated on a scale up to 10: Edible 1/10, Medicinal 3/10, Other uses 3/10.

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