Whitlow Grass. A neat dense growing alpine with pretty cross shaped bright yellow flowers. Very hairy leaves. Max Height 10cm. Max Spread 25cm. Flowers March to April. Full sun. Hardy.
Draba mollissima
A neat dense growing alpine with pretty cross shaped bright yellow flowers. Very hairy leaves
Additional information
| Generic | Draba |
|---|---|
| Species | mollissima |
| 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 | 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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