Photo of Draba oligosperma flower, form by JW Stockert NPS

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Draba oligosperma

Also Known As

  • Draba juniperina

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 4"
  • W: 8"

planting zones

  • 4a-8b

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Draba oligosperma plant details

Draba oligosperma is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with blue and green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Draba oligosperma

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: brassicaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 8 IN wide, 4 IN tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: rock garden, trough garden, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Draba oligosperma

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Tiny silvery cushions. The lanceolate leaves have branching hairs tightly compressed and appear felt-like rather than the wooly-hairy look presented by densifolia; in spring plants are totally engulfed by the sessile racemes of yellow flowers. ZONE 4
Tiny button like rosettes carpeted with rich yellow racemes. Mat forming perennial 8" wide.

Gardening facts about Draba oligosperma plant

How to Grow Draba oligosperma

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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