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Alpine Rockery
Draba aizoides
yellow whitlow grass
A mat-forming perennial with small, dark green leaves and bright yellow flowers in late spring
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Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
5鈥�10 yearsUltimate spread
0.1鈥�0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Loam
Sand
Moisture
奥别濒濒鈥揹谤补颈苍别诲pH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Yellow | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South鈥揻acing or West鈥揻acing or East鈥揻acing or 狈辞谤迟丑鈥揻补肠颈苍驳
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Brassicaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- Yes
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Habit
- Matforming
- 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
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- C & S Europe (Mts)
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a gritty very well-drained soil. Protect from excessive winter rain. Avoid wetting foliage
Propagation
Propagate by seed and root rosettes
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Gravel garden
- Rock garden
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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