Also known as Whitlow Grass · 18 gardener saves
Draba: the varieties gardeners actually grow
Draba, the genus most gardeners know as whitlow grass. We track 1 varieties; these are the ones gardeners actually save and plant, ranked by real saves rather than catalog marketing. Each links to full care, bloom, and live price data.
The 1 most-saved Draba varieties
Of 1 in the catalog — ordered by how many gardeners actually grow them.
Draba questions
How many types of Draba are there?
The Sow catalog tracks 1 distinct Draba varieties. The most popular — ranked by 18 real gardener saves — are shown first above.
What zones does Draba grow in?
Across its varieties, Draba covers USDA Zones 4–8. Individual varieties differ — each plant page lists its exact range, and Sow filters the catalog to your zone automatically.
When does Draba bloom?
Most Draba varieties bloom in spring. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.
Which Draba should I choose?
Start from the most-saved varieties above — popularity across thousands of gardens is a strong signal of reliability — then filter by your zone and sun. In the Sow app you can preview any of them in a photo of your actual yard before you buy.
Keep exploring
Draba shows up in
By hardiness zone
Design with Draba in your own yard
Snap a photo of your space and see these varieties planted in it — sized correctly, matched to your zone, with care reminders included.
