Chinese violet cress
Orychophragmus violaceus
USDA zones7 to 10
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size12 to 24 inches tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Violet
Garden uses
Notes
Chinese violet cress (Orychophragmus violaceus) is a perennial for annual beds. It is hardy to USDA zone 7, or down to 0°F (-18°C). This plant likes full sun and average moisture. Violet flowers open in late spring and early summer. The plant grows 12 to 24 inches tall and wide, so give each one room to fill out.
Pairs well with Chocolate cosmos, Lemon thyme, Society garlic, and Purslane.
Native range
Eastern Asia.