Dryas octopetala 'Minor' (Mountain Avens)


Botanical Information

FamilyRosaceae
GenusDryas
Speciesoctopetala
Cultivar'Minor'

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone6b - 6a
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone6a - 6b
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height5 - 10 cm
GrowthMedium

Description and Growing Information

ShapeSpreading and horizontal.
LandscapeGround cover, alpine garden and rock gardens.
CultivationFull sun and partial-shade. Moist and well-drained soil with a pH of neutral and slightly alkaline. Prefers loamy soil.
Notable SpecimensThe University of Alberta Botanic Garden, Devon, Alberta, Canada.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Colour DescriptionFoliage is green. The flowers are white with a yellow spreading center.

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