Description
Drymaria elata (also called Tall Chickweed, among many other common names) is a small, annual herb native to North America. It has small, white, star-shaped flowers and small, oval, dark green leaves. It grows in moist, sandy areas and can be found in meadows, pastures, and on roadsides.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Draba depressa are small and yellow, with four petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a few short, hairy leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Draba depressa is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial that is native to the mountains of central and southern Europe. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in early spring or by seed. The seed should be sown in a cold frame in the fall.