species 101,105 observations
Shepherd's-purse
Capsella bursa-pastoris
Field notes
Supports All
100
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
-
Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Checkered White, Sara Orangetip, Falcate Orangetip, Army Cutworm Moth
4
-
Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw, Redpoll
15
-
Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Variable Duskyface Fly, Narrow-legged Miner Bee, Margined Calligrapher, Common Flower Fly
80
-
Sheltered animals
Animals that nest or roost in it
Aprostocetus
1
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Full sun Part shade Dappled shade
- Moisture
- Dry Well drained
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Resists
- Compaction Urban conditions
- Habit
- Erect
From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.