whitlow grass 'John Saxton'
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An evergreen, perennial forming low, tight mounds or compact mats made up of rosettes of small leaves. In spring, short stems bear an abundance of small white flowers just above the leaf rosettes
Scientific classification
- Species
- whitlow grass 'John Saxton' (Draba 'John Saxton')
- Genus
- Draba
- Family
- Brassicaceae
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- Toxicity
- Alpine Rockery
- Plant type
- Up to 10 cm
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Matforming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of whitlow grass 'John Saxton'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of whitlow grass 'John Saxton'
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whitlow grass 'John Saxton' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or by softwood cuttings of the rosettes
Growing
GrowingGrow in gritty, moist but very well-drained soil in full sun. Protect from winter wet and water carefully to avoid wetting the foliage. Usually grown in rock garden or scree, or in pots in an alpine house
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite and aphids under glass
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