Draba praecox

Draba praecox

Native to:
Albania | Algeria | Austria | Baleares | Belgium | Bulgaria | Corse | Cyprus | Denmark | East Aegean Is. | France | Germany | Greece | Hungary | Ireland | Italy | Krym | Lebanon-Syria | Libya | Morocco | Netherlands | North Caucasus | NW. Balkan Pen. | Palestine | Romania | Sardegna | Sicilia | Spain | Sweden | Switzerland | Transcaucasus | Tunisia | Türkiye | Türkiye-in-Europe

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Taxonomy

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

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
15 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Colors:
yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Source: DeepSeek deepseek-chat

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate readily after cold stratification; surface sow on well-drained medium.

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ORGHPS Germination Guide: Most Drabas germinate at warm temperatures, some need a few days warm, then 3 weeks cold, then warm

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society