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Brassicaceae

Draba Flower

Draba aizoides

Toughness in miniature.

Family
Brassicaceae
Genus
Draba
Native to
Europe
Bloom season
Early Spring
Type
Herbaceous perennial
Height
0.05-0.15 meters
Sunlight
Full sun
Soil
Rocky, well-drained, poor
Water
Low
Hardiness
4-7
Lifespan
Perennial

Did you know

  • Draba species are among the first alpine flowers to bloom, sometimes pushing through snow.
  • The genus contains over 370 species, making it one of the largest in the mustard family.
  • Some Draba species grow at altitudes above 5,000 meters in the Himalayas.
  • The tight cushion-forming habit helps the plant retain heat and moisture in harsh alpine environments.
  • Several Draba species are so rare they are known from only a single mountain peak.

Color meanings

0

Perseverance

1

Hardiness

2

Resilience

Uses

  • Rock gardens
  • Alpine gardens
  • Trough gardens