Cape Thompson Draba

Draba chamissonis

Cape Thompson Draba

Patrick Alexander from Las Cruces, NM

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Brassicaceae
Genus:
Draba
Species:
Draba chamissonis

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
Less than 6 in
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
jun, jul
Bloom Colors:
White
Ground Cover:
Yes

Native Range

United States: Alaska

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rocky, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
native to alpine and subalpine regions

Germination Information

Pre-treatment: Cold-moist stratification for 30 days at 1–5°C (34–41°F).

Source: OpenAI GPT-4o