How much sun does Lance-Fruit Draba need?

Lance-Fruit Draba grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Lance-Fruit Draba bloom?

Lance-Fruit Draba blooms in May, June, and July.

Where is Lance-Fruit Draba native?

Lance-Fruit Draba (Draba lonchocarpa) is native to CA, CO, ID, MT and 5 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.

What pollinators does Lance-Fruit Draba attract?

Lance-Fruit Draba draws bees and beetles.

Is Lance-Fruit Draba HOA-friendly?

Lance-Fruit Draba takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Lance-Fruit Draba

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Draba lonchocarpa

Last reviewed: June 2026

Light

full sun

Water

low

Size

2"–6" H × 1"–3" W

Bloom

May, Jun, Jul

Native to

CA, CO, ID, MT and 5 more states

Pollinators

bees, beetles

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Sierra Nevada Central Basin and Range

Draba lonchocarpa is a tiny alpine cushion plant that forms low, compact mats of small leaves. It produces clusters of small white or yellow flowers from May through July, creating delicate blooms close to the ground.

In an HOA neighborhood

Lance-Fruit Draba takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: high. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Works well in: backyard only.

Extremely small size makes it nearly invisible in landscape
May appear as weeds or bare spots to HOA inspectors
Requires specialized alpine conditions difficult to maintain

Wildlife value

This plant provides nectar for small native bees and beetles during its spring and summer blooming period. Its compact size makes it valuable for specialized pollinators that work close to the ground.

Common questions

How much sun does Lance-Fruit Draba need?: Lance-Fruit Draba grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Lance-Fruit Draba bloom?: Lance-Fruit Draba blooms in May, June, and July.
Where is Lance-Fruit Draba native?: Lance-Fruit Draba (Draba lonchocarpa) is native to CA, CO, ID, MT and 5 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
What pollinators does Lance-Fruit Draba attract?: Lance-Fruit Draba draws bees and beetles.
Is Lance-Fruit Draba HOA-friendly?: Lance-Fruit Draba takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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