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. |