Description
Drymaria hypericifolia (also called St. John's-wort 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 elisabethae 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 elisabethae 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.
Where to Find Draba elisabethae
Draba elisabethae can be found in the mountains of the western United States, including California, Oregon, and Washington.