Dryas octopetala 'Minor' (Mountain Avens)
Botanical Information
Family | Rosaceae |
Genus | Dryas |
Species | octopetala |
Cultivar | 'Minor' |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 6b - 6a |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 6a - 6b |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Height | 5 - 10 cm |
Growth | Medium |
Description and Growing Information
Shape | Spreading and horizontal. |
Landscape | Ground cover, alpine garden and rock gardens. |
Cultivation | Full sun and partial-shade. Moist and well-drained soil with a pH of neutral and slightly alkaline. Prefers loamy soil. |
Notable Specimens | The University of Alberta Botanic Garden, Devon, Alberta, Canada. |
Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
Colour Description | Foliage is green. The flowers are white with a yellow spreading center. |