Fewseed Draba
Draba oligosperma
Also known as: Lesica's Draba
Matt Lavin
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Brassicaceae
- Genus:
- Draba
- Species:
- Draba oligosperma
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- Less than 6 in
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- apr, may, jun
- Bloom Colors:
- Yellow
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Native Range
United States: Alaska, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, Canada: Alberta, British Columbia, Northwest Territories, Yukon
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rocky, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- commonly found in alpine and subalpine regions
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: Dry storage of fresh seed for 6 months prior to 6 month outdoor, cold, moist stratification.
Establishment: Seeds are hand collected in late August when they begin to split and turn tan in color. Seeds are stored in paper bags in a well ventilated drying shed prior to cleaning.
Source: npn.rngr.net