How much sun does Wedgeleaf Draba need?

Wedgeleaf Draba grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Wedgeleaf Draba bloom?

Wedgeleaf Draba blooms in March, April, and May.

Where is Wedgeleaf Draba native?

Wedgeleaf Draba (Draba cuneifolia) is native to AL, AR, AZ, CA and 21 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

What pollinators does Wedgeleaf Draba attract?

Wedgeleaf Draba draws bees and beetles.

Is Wedgeleaf Draba HOA-friendly?

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

Wedgeleaf Draba

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Draba cuneifolia

Last reviewed: September 2026

Toxicity unknown

Wedgeleaf Draba (Draba cuneifolia) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

Light

full sun

Water

low

Size

2"–8" H × 1"–4" W

Bloom

Mar, Apr, May

Native to

AL, AR, AZ, CA and 21 more states

Pollinators

bees, beetles

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Wedgeleaf draba is a tiny native annual that forms small rosettes of wedge-shaped leaves close to the ground. It produces clusters of small white or yellow flowers in early spring before disappearing by summer.

In an HOA neighborhood

Wedgeleaf Draba takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. 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 landscaping
Annual lifecycle means it disappears entirely after spring
Can appear weedy or sparse in formal settings

Wildlife value

This small wildflower provides early nectar for native bees and beetles during spring when few other flowers are available.

Common questions

How much sun does Wedgeleaf Draba need?: Wedgeleaf Draba grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Wedgeleaf Draba bloom?: Wedgeleaf Draba blooms in March, April, and May.
Where is Wedgeleaf Draba native?: Wedgeleaf Draba (Draba cuneifolia) is native to AL, AR, AZ, CA and 21 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
What pollinators does Wedgeleaf Draba attract?: Wedgeleaf Draba draws bees and beetles.
Is Wedgeleaf Draba HOA-friendly?: Wedgeleaf 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 World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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