Wall Whitlow Grass
Draba muralis
Family: Brassicaceae or Cruciferae
What it is like
Draba muralis is a ANNUAL/BIENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). It is not frost tender. It is in flower from April to May. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.
Height (m): 0.3
Where it is found
A rare plant of limestone rocks and walls in western England. A weed of nursery gardens in Cornwall.
Europe, including Britain, from Scandanavia south ad east to N. W. Africa and W. Asia..
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Countries/locations it is found in
How it is used
Food
Rating: 1
The plant is rich in vitamin C. Does this mean it is edible?.
Medicine
Rating: 1
The plant is antiscorbutic.
Antiscorbutic: A plant rich in vitamin C that is used to counteract scurvy.
Vitamin C: Plants good for their vitamin C content
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How it is grown
See the plants native habitat for ideas on its cultivation needs.
Propagating it: Seed - sow spring in situ.
Best place to grow: Cultivated Beds; East Wall. In. South Wall. In. West Wall. In.
Habit: Annual/Biennial
Hardiness:
Growth:
Soil: Light (sandy), medium, heavy (clay)
Shade: Semi-shade, no shade
Moisture: Dry, moist