Whitlow Grass. A neat dense growing alpine with pretty cross shaped yellow flowers. Max Height 10cm. Max Spread 25cm. Flowers March to April. Full sun. Hardy.
Draba longisiliqua
A neat dense growing alpine with pretty cross shaped yellow flowers
Category: Alpines
Additional information
Generic | Draba |
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Species | longisiliqua |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Whitlow Grass |
Flower Colour | yellow |
Soil | Gritty |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 10cm |
Family | Brassicaceae |
Spread | 25cm |
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 | Rock garden, Scree, Alpine house |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | Aphids |
Maintenance | Keep free from weeds |
Propagation | Seed, Stem cuttings |
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