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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