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Bladderpod
Scientific Name: Alyssoides utriculata (L.) Medikus
Synonym: Vesicaria utriculata
Family: Brassicaceae

Recommended Temperature Zone: sunset: USDA: 6-9 Sun Exposure: Full sun Origin: Mountains of southern Europe, Middle East Growth Habits: Perennial, 2 feet tall (60 cm), 1 foot wide (30 cm); spathulate leaves in rosette Watering Needs: Very low water Propagation: Seeds in spring, cuttings in late summer

Blooming Habits:
Yellow wallflower-like flowers in spring. They are followed by ruddy bladder-like pods. The seed pods are used in dried arrangements.