Streptanthus carinatus, the lyreleaf jewelflower, is an annual to biennial plant in the mustard family (Brassicaceae) found in the Arizona Upland of the Sonoran Desert.: 48 Subspecies S. carinatus arizonicus has white to cream colored flowers in its western range, becoming strongly yellow eastward.: 48 Subspecies S. carinatus carinatus has purple flowers.: 48
Lyreleaf jewelflower is relatively resistant to disease and generally not easily affected by illnesses. Still, it can be vulnerable to pests and diseases present in its environment. Such infections are typically mild. Regarding care, this plant needs moderate maintenance. It should be pruned regularly to preserve a neat appearance and support healthy growth. Fertilizing can also encourage flowering. Lyreleaf jewelflower is appropriate for anyone with outdoor space, like a garden or patio, and does not demand extensive gardening experience. It may need extra attention when cultivated indoors.
How to keep Streptanthus Carinatus.
Light
Lyreleaf jewelflower comes from bright, open habitats and performs best in full sun. It can tolerate partial sun but favors direct sunlight for optimal growth. This plant, which may be annual or biennial, is known for its sun-loving nature.
Temperature
Lyreleaf jewelflower can tolerate a broad range of temperatures, though its range may still be constrained by various combinations of moisture and heat. It does best in warm summer conditions with sufficient rainfall or irrigation. Extended stretches of overcast, wet weather or prolonged high temperatures raise the risk of Lyreleaf jewelflower dying. During winter, shielding the plant from cold can increase its chances of survival.
Fertilizer
When most of the Lyreleaf jewelflower's blooms have opened to full size, it's time to resume fertilizing. Around the plant's peak flowering, apply fertilizer once every three to four weeks, weather permitting. Then, once the Lyreleaf jewelflower begins producing fewer new blooms, stop fertilizing; there's no reason to feed the plant when it can no longer produce additional flowers.
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Herb
- Life Cycle
- Annual
- Genus
- Streptanthus
- Family
- Brassicaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 7-10
- Mature Height
- 30 cm to 91 cm
- Mature Spread
- 20 cm to 30 cm
- Leaf Color
- Green, Dark Green
- Leaf Type
- Deciduous
- Flower Color
- White
- Flower Size
- 1.02 cm to 1.52 cm
- Bloom Time
- Early spring, Mid spring
- Planting Time
- Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Harvest Time
- Late spring, Early summer
Other names.
