Fewseed Draba
Draba oligosperma
Also known as: Lesica's Draba
- Native to:
- Canada, United States
iNaturalist: © trevvan (iNaturalist #53997125)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Brassicaceae
- Genus:
- Draba
- Species:
- Draba oligosperma
- USDA Symbol:
- DROL
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 15 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
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
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require light for germination; sow on surface.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI
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
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20C. Germinates within 3 months. Requires light / surface sow (fine seed).