Draba rigida var. bryoides
An evergreen, mound-forming alpine to a height of 3cm, made up of very small rosettes of tiny deep green leaves. The edges of the leaves roll in on themselves. Bright yellow flowers appear in late spring on stems up to 5cm long
Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Neutral, Alkaline, AcidColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Yellow | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Brassicaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Clump forming
- 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
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in alpine house, in a mix of equal parts loam, leaf mould and grit. Add a layer of grit around the plant. Water the surface of the compost/grit - never wet the foliage
Propagation
Propagate by seed in autumn in an open frame. Cold is required to break dormancy
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite and aphids under glass
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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