Whitlow Grass. A neat dense growing alpine with pretty cross shaped yellow flowers and small inrolled leaves. Max Height 5cm. Max Spread 15cm. Flowers March to April. Full sun. Hardy.
Draba rigida var. bryoides
A neat dense growing alpine with pretty cross shaped yellow flowers and small inrolled leaves
Category: Alpines
Additional information
Generic | Draba |
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Species | rigida |
Varietry | var. bryoides |
Common Name | Whitlow Grass |
Flower Colour | yellow |
Soil | Gritty |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 5cm |
Family | Brassicaceae |
Spread | 15cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Cushion-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | March, April |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Well drained |
Protection | Protect from winter wet |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | |
Care | |
Border | Alpine house |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | Aphids |
Maintenance | Keep free from weeds |
Propagation | Seed, Stem cuttings |
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