Alpine Whitlowgrass
Draba alpina
Family: Brassicaceae
Alpine Whitlowgrass grows in full sun and prefers rocky gravelly soil. Water needs: Low.
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How to Grow Alpine Whitlowgrass
Alpine Whitlowgrass growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Rocky gravelly soil with a soil pH of 6.0-8.0, and Low water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 2-7. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Alpine Whitlowgrass as 14-30 days after stratification, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 2-3 years.
Plant Overview
Alpine Whitlowgrass (Draba alpina) is listed in the Brassicaceae family and categorized as a alpine perennial with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.
- Plant ID
- PLT-2519
- Family
- Brassicaceae
- Plant type
- Alpine perennial
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Growing Conditions
Alpine Whitlowgrass is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as low. The database soil reference is Rocky gravelly soil. The listed soil pH range is 6.0-8.0, and the listed hardiness range is 2-7.
- Hardiness zones
- 2-7
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Rocky gravelly soil
- Soil pH
- 6.0-8.0
- Water needs
- Low
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 14-30 days after stratification and the seed depth is Surface sow. The listed time to maturity is 2-3 years. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 14-30 days after stratification
- Seed depth
- Surface sow
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 2-3 years
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.