Draba verna
TAXONOMY
FamilyBrassicaceae
GenusDraba
Zone5
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Draba verna, commonly known as Spring Draba or Whitlow Grass, is a small annual plant in the Brassicaceae family. It is native to temperate regions and typically found in open, sunny areas. The plant is known for its tiny white flowers and is often one of the first to bloom in early spring.
ALSO KNOWN AS
Gansblum Vernum
Whitlowgrass
Crucifera erophila
Draba alba
Draba americana
Draba boerhaavii
Draba claviformis
Draba furcipila
Draba glabrescens
Draba hirtella
Draba inflata
Draba krockeri
Draba leptophylla
Draba maiuscula
Draba majuscula
Draba muscosa
Draba obconica
Draba revelieri
Draba spathulata
Draba stenocarpa
Draba subnitens
Draba subrotunda
Draba verna f. submitens
Draba verna subsp. glabrescens
Draba verna subsp. vulgaris
Draba verna var. aestivalis
Draba verna var. americana
Draba verna var. krockeri
Draba verna var. major
Draba verna var. majuscula
Draba verna var. minutissima
Draba verna var. pinguis
Draba virescens
Draba vulgaris
Draba vulgaris var. sessiliflora
Drabella verna
Erophila acrocarpa
Erophila affinis
Erophila americana
Erophila andegavensis
Erophila angustata
Erophila arenosa
Erophila aurigerana
Erophila bardini
Erophila boerhaavii var. linearifolia
Erophila boerhaavii var. muricola
Erophila brachycarpa
Erophila brevifolia
Erophila brevipila
Erophila breviscapa
Erophila cabillonensis
Erophila calcarata
Erophila calcarea
Erophila charbonnelii
Erophila chlorina
Erophila cinerea
Erophila claviformis
Erophila cochleata
Erophila cochleoides
Erophila conferta
Erophila confertifolia
Erophila confinis
Erophila corsica
Erophila cuneifolia
Erophila curtipes
Erophila decipiens
Erophila dentata
Erophila draba
Erophila duplex
Erophila elata
Erophila elongata
Erophila fallacina
Erophila fauconnetii
Erophila furcipila
Erophila graminea
Erophila hercynica
Erophila hirta
Erophila hirtella
Erophila inconspicua
Erophila inflata
Erophila krockeri
Erophila leptophylla
Erophila lucida
Erophila lugdunensis
Erophila majuscula
Erophila microcarpa
Erophila minuscula
Erophila muricola
Erophila muscosa
Erophila obconica
Erophila obovata
Erophila occidentalis
Erophila oedocarpa
Erophila ozanonii
Erophila patens
Erophila propera
Erophila psilocarpa
Erophila pyrenaica
Erophila quadruplex
Erophila radians
Erophila radiosa
Erophila revelieri
Erophila rhomboidea
Erophila rigidula
Erophila rosenii
Erophila rubella
Erophila rubrinaeva
Erophila rurivaga
Erophila sabulosa
Erophila semiduplex
Erophila serrata
Erophila setulosa
Erophila simplex
Erophila sparsipila
Erophila stelligera
Erophila stenocarpa
Erophila stricta
Erophila subintegra
Erophila subrotunda
Erophila subtilis
Erophila tarda
Erophila tenuis
Erophila velebitica
Erophila verna
Erophila verna f. minutissima
Erophila verna subsp. duplex
Erophila verna subsp. macrosperma
Erophila verna subsp. microcarpa
Erophila verna subsp. spathulata
Erophila verna subsp. verna
Erophila verna var. acrocarpa
Erophila verna var. affinis
Erophila verna var. americana
Erophila verna var. angustifolia
Erophila verna var. bardinii
Erophila verna var. cabillonensis
Erophila verna var. charbonnelii
Erophila verna var. chlorina
Erophila verna var. claviformis
Erophila verna var. cochleata
Erophila verna var. confinis
Erophila verna var. cuneifolia
Erophila verna var. dentata
Erophila verna var. elongata
Erophila verna var. glabra
Erophila verna var. glabrescens
Erophila verna var. graminea
Erophila verna var. hirtella
Erophila verna var. hungarica
Erophila verna var. inconspicua
Erophila verna var. krockeri
Erophila verna var. macrosperma
Erophila verna var. majuscula
Erophila verna var. obconica
Erophila verna var. oedocarpa
Erophila verna var. patens
Erophila verna var. pinguis
Erophila verna var. pyrenaica
Erophila verna var. radians
Erophila verna var. rubrinaeva
Erophila verna var. rurivaga
Erophila verna var. serrata
Erophila verna var. sessiliflora
Erophila verna var. sparsipila
Erophila verna var. stelligera
Erophila verna var. stricta
Erophila verna var. vertesensis
Erophila verna var. violaceopetiolata
Erophila vestita
Erophila violaceopetiolata
Erophila violaceo-petiolata
Erophila vulgaris
Erophila vulgaris f. glabra
Erophila vulgaris subsp. inflata
Erophila vulgaris subsp. krockeri
Erophila vulgaris var. angustifolia
OVERVIEW
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WaterDry
SoilLoamy
LightDirect Bright (6 Hours)
Temperature15° C
Humidity50%
pH6.5
Pressure1,013 mbar
DETAILS
Care Instructions
Draba verna is relatively easy to care for. It prefers bright, direct sunlight and moderate temperatures. The plant does well in environments with average humidity and should be watered when the soil is almost completely dry. It is well-suited for outdoor growth in temperate climates.Soil
Draba verna thrives in well-draining loam soil. It prefers soil that dries out almost completely between waterings. Good drainage is essential to prevent root rot and other moisture-related issues.Fertilizer
This plant does not have high fertilizer requirements. If desired, a light application of a balanced fertilizer can be used during the growing season, but it is generally not necessary.Repotting
As an annual plant, Draba verna does not require repotting. It completes its life cycle within a single growing season and can be reseeded for the next year.Propagation
Draba verna can be propagated by seeds. Sow the seeds in early spring directly into the garden soil. Ensure the soil is well-draining and keep it slightly moist until germination occurs.Pruning
Pruning is not required for Draba verna. The plant is low-maintenance and will naturally complete its life cycle without the need for pruning.Toxicity
Draba verna is not toxic to pets or humans. It is safe to grow in gardens where pets and children may be present.REVOLUTIONIZE YOUR PLANT CARE
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