Sand Cress (Arabidopsis lyrata) Range Map

Native Range

Savanna & Thicket Wildflower
Blooms: April - August

Habitat: Sand Cress prefers full to partial sun with mesic to dry conditions and sandy or rocky soil. Look for Sand Cress in upland sand prairies, upland gravel prairies, sand dunes near Lake Michigan, sandy upland savannas, sandy upland woodlands, dry areas along sandy paths, and rocky cliffs along rivers.