Whitlow Grass. A neat dense growing alpine with pretty cross shaped yellow flowers. Very beautiful silvered rosettes. Max Height 5cm. Max Spread 20cm. Flowers March to April. Full sun. Hardy.
Draba oligosperma
A neat dense growing alpine with pretty cross shaped yellow flowers. Very beautiful silvered rosettes
Category: Alpines
Additional information
Generic | Draba |
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Species | oligosperma |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Whitlow Grass |
Flower Colour | yellow |
Soil | Gritty |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 5cm |
Family | Brassicaceae |
Spread | 20cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Cushion-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green, silver |
Flowers From | March, April |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Well drained |
Protection | Protect from winter wet |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | |
Care | Provide overhead protection in winter |
Border | Alpine house |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | Aphids |
Maintenance | Keep free from weeds |
Propagation | Seed, Stem cuttings |
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