Not the plant you're looking for? Search over 300,000 plants

Draba aizoides

yellow whitlow grass

A mat-forming perennial with small, dark green leaves and bright yellow flowers in late spring

Other common names
sea-green whitlow grass
whitlow-grass
see morellysiau'r - bystwn melyn
Buy this plant
Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cm
Time to ultimate height
5–10 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Yellow Green
Summer Green
Autumn Green
Winter Green
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing or East–facing or North–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H5
Botanical 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

May be susceptible to slugs and aphids

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Get involved

The Royal Horticultural Society is the UK’s leading gardening charity. We aim to enrich everyone’s life through plants, and make the UK a greener and more beautiful place.