This perennial herb has erect cane-like branched stems and forms a compact bushy habit. It has bright green lanced-shaped leaves and the fragrant yellow open cup-shaped flowers appear in a large raceme above the foliage during late spring.

Hardiness zones 4 to 9

Sisymbrium luteum is naturally found from Japan to China and Korea growing on coastal cliffs or rocky slopes and along forest margins from sea level to an altitude of 1,600 m (5,249 ft). 

It prefers a open to exposed sunny position but will tolerate some shade and grows in organic rich well drained moist soils and is pH adaptable. It is drought and frost tolerant.

Sisymbrium is grown for its fragrant flowers and ease of cultivation. It is planted in small or cottage gardens along perennial borders. It is also grown in woodland settings or used in patio pots and planter boxes. It is suitable for coastal and low-mountain regions and establishes in 1-2 years but may be short lived. Under ideal conditions it self-sows and can become a weed. ID 3544

Sisymbrium (sis-SIM-bree-um)  luteum (LOO-tee-um)

Brassicaceae (brass-ih-KAY-see-ee)
(Cruciferae)
Cabbage, Mustard, Rapeseed, Turnip and Woad Family