Shepard's Purse

Capsella Bursa-Pastoris

Plant type:
Forb
Lifecycle:
Annual
Growing season:
Warm, 
Cool
Cover:
NA

Soil

Acceptable soil conditions:
Clay, 
Loam, 
Silt, 
Sand, 
Gravel
Soil Conditions:
Alkaline

Location

Min elevation:
2000
Max elevation:
9500
Counties:
Apache County, 
Cochise County, 
Coconino County, 
Gila County, 
Graham County, 
Maricopa County, 
Navajo County, 
Pima County, 
Pinal County, 
Santa Cruz County, 
Yavapai County

Reproduction & Growth

Growth rate:
Moderate
Germination overall:
High
Germination rate:
Fast
Reproduction:
Moderate
Establishment:
High
Lifespan:
NA
Survival:
Moderate

Ecological

Best suited for these site conditions:
Cold
Disturbance
Low light
Best suited for these management goals:

Additional Information

Warning:
tends to be weedy
Commercial availability:
Commonly available

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