How to Care for Capsella bursa-pastoris (Shepherd's Purse)

Korean name: 냉이

Shepherd's purse is a common wildflower with small white flowers and heart-shaped seed pods. It typically grows along roadsides and fields, is low-growing, and easy to cultivate. It is also popular as an edible spring green.

Key facts

• Category: Wildflower & native plant
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: outdoors
• Native to: Europe, parts of Asia
• Growth rate: Fast
• Pets: No known toxicity, so it is fine to keep around pets.
• Traits: wildflower, edible, spring bloomer, cold hardy, easy care
• Also known as: Shepherd's Purse, Shepherd's Purse Plant

Care Guide

• Light: Grows well in partial to full sun.
• Watering: Water moderately before the soil dries out.
• Soil: Prefers well-draining soil.
• Humidity: Average humidity is sufficient.
• Temperature: 15~25°C
• Fertilizer: Apply a little compost or slow-release fertilizer during the growing season.

Common questions

How often should you water Capsella bursa-pastoris?

Water moderately before the soil dries out. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Capsella bursa-pastoris?

It likes Grows well in partial to full sun.. You can grow it outdoors. Use Prefers well-draining soil..

Is Capsella bursa-pastoris safe around pets?

No known toxicity, so it is fine to keep around pets.

Is Capsella bursa-pastoris good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 15~25°C. Humidity: Average humidity is sufficient.. Fertilise Apply a little compost or slow-release fertilizer during the growing season..