Mt. Eddy Draba
Draba carnosula
- Drabacarnosula.jpg: DeanWmTaylor
- derivative
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Brassicaceae
- Genus:
- Draba
- Species:
- Draba carnosula
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- Less than 6 in
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Bloom Months:
- jun, jul, aug
- Bloom Colors:
- Yellow
Native Range
United States: California
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Western white (Pontia occidentalis)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rocky, well-drained, calcareous soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to alpine regions, prefers rocky crevices