Wedgeleaf Draba
Draba cuneifolia
Last reviewed: July 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
2"–8" H × 1"–4" W
Bloom
Mar, Apr, May
Native to
CA, CO, IA, IL and 6 more states
Pollinators
bees, beetles
Browse plants for this ecoregion
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 CA, CO, IA, IL and 6 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- 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 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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