Rock Whitlow-grass

Botanical Name: Draba arabisans

Height: about 10 cm

Season of bloom: May

Growing Conditions: Full sun. Lean, gritty, well-drained soil.

Wildlife benefits:

From Ottawa Valley or eastern Ontario sources:  Found on rocky shores. Our seed is from garden sources.

Remarks: The easiest of the Canadian Drabas, most of which are from the far north and are intolerant of heat. Rock Whitlow-grass is a nice little plant for troughs and scree gardens.

Similar species: Draba nivalis

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