How to Care for Ixeris dentata (Crepidiastrum dentatum)

Korean name: 씀바귀

Ixeris dentata is a biennial herb native to fields and mountains, featuring toothed, somewhat thick light green leaves. It produces small yellow flowers clustered at the stem tips and typically grows 30 to 60 cm tall. This plant is relatively easy to grow outdoors.

Key facts

• Category: Wildflower & native plant
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: outdoors
• Native to: Korea, Japan, China
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
• Traits: wildflower, native plant, beginner-friendly, cold-hardy, edible
• Also known as: Crepidiastrum dentatum, Toothed ixeris

Care Guide

• Light: Grows well in partial shade.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil dries out.
• Soil: Prefers well-drained soil.
• Humidity: No special humidity requirements.
• Temperature: 15~25°C
• Fertilizer: Light feeding 1-2 times during the growing season is beneficial.

Common questions

How often should you water Ixeris dentata?

Water thoroughly when 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 Ixeris dentata?

It likes Grows well in partial shade.. You can grow it outdoors. Use Prefers well-drained soil..

Is Ixeris dentata safe around pets?

Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.

Is Ixeris dentata good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 15~25°C. Humidity: No special humidity requirements.. Fertilise Light feeding 1-2 times during the growing season is beneficial..