Milky Draba
Draba lactea
Also known as: Yakutsk Draba
- Native to:
- Aleutian Is., Canada, Finland, Greenland, Iceland, Labrador, Norway, Russia, Svalbard, Sweden, United States
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Brassicaceae
- Genus:
- Draba
- Species:
- Draba lactea
- USDA Symbol:
- DRLA
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 15 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- white
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rocky, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to arctic and alpine regions
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require light for germination; cold stratification improves germination rates.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Most Drabas germinate at warm temperatures, some need a few days warm, then 3 weeks cold, then warm