#fibigia

[jillraggett]

Plant of the Day

Sunday 28 December 2025

Following the small yellow flowers of Fibigia clypeata (Roman shields) in the summer there is a winter display of oval grey-white seedpods like shields that last all winter. This short lived perennial is hardy and grows well in a free draining soil in full sun.

Jill Raggett

[jillraggett]

Plant of the Day

Monday 6 February 2017

Fibigia clypeata (Roman shields) is a member of the Brassicaceae (mustard family). This short lived perennial tends to behave like a biennial so that in the spring of the second year it produces yellow flowers. However, the major display comes later with masses of flat silvery seed pods, good for cutting and use in arrangements. The pods open to reveal golden-brown flat seeds; these will then allow the plant to self-seed around the garden to provide the next generation of plants.

Jill Raggett