About
Draba oreades is a compact, cushion-forming alpine perennial from the mountains of Central Asia producing tight mats of small, hairy, rosette leaves and short racemes of small, yellow, four-petalled flowers in spring. A charming and free-flowering alpine plant for a sunny, very well-drained rock garden, trough or alpine house.
About the genus
Draba, the whitlow grasses, are mat-forming, rosette or cushion-forming annuals and perennials in the cabbage family (Brassicaceae), producing tight rosettes of small leaves and short racemes of small, four-petalled, white or yellow flowers in spring. Popular and easy-care rock garden and alpine plants for sunny, very well-drained positions.
Plant details
Suggested usesBedding, containers, hanging baskets.
Care notes
CultivationPlant out after last frost in fertile, well-drained soil.
PruningDeadhead regularly to prolong flowering.
PropagationGrow from seed sown in spring.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free. Monitor for common garden pests.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant. Ensure good air circulation.