Draba bryoides (Draba)


Botanical Information

FamilyBrassicaceae
GenusDraba
Speciesbryoides
CategoryPerennials
OriginEast Turkey.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone4 - 8
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone4a - 8a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7 - H4
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-40
Temperature (°F)-40
Height10 - 30 cm
Spread10 - 30 cm
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodApril

Description and Growing Information

ShapeCompact rounded.
LandscapeRock gardens, containers or as potted indoor or outdoor plants.
PropagationSeed, division of rhizomes or cuttings.
CultivationGrow in full sun in gravelly, gritty, sandy extremely well-draining soils.
PestsAphids, slugs or vine weevils.
Notable SpecimensThe A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada.
HabitatDry slopes and rocky plains.
Leaf DescriptionDense rosettes of linear, hairy leaves.
Flower DescriptionRacemes of small simple flowers.
Colour DescriptionMedium green foliage and stems. Bright yellow flowers.
Texture DescriptionSmooth to hairy.

Photographs