About
An evergreen, mound-forming alpine to a height of 3cm, made up of very small rosettes of tiny rich green leaves. Bright yellow flowers appear in late spring on stems up to 5cm long. The edges of the leaves roll in on themselves.
About the genus
Draba can be annuals or evergreen perennials, with rosettes of small leaves forming compact cushions or mats, and short racemes of small, 4-petalled flowers in spring or early summer
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHNeutral, Alkaline, Acid
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeAlpine Rockery
HabitClump forming
FoliageEvergreen
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesPatio and container plants
Care notes
CultivationGrow in alpine house, in a mix of equal parts loam, leaf mould and grit. Add a layer of grit around the plant. Water the surface of the compost/grit - never wet the foliage
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed in autumn in an open frame. Cold is required to break dormancy
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite and aphids under glass
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free