mountain avens

How to Grow and Care for mountain avens

mountain avens · Dryas octopetala
Also known as: creeping oak; white-flowered dryad

Easily cultivated carpeting plant in sun or partial shade with a well-drained soil. Useful for rock garden, wall or border edge

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing mountain avens

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
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Soil typeChalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
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Care Tips

Easily cultivated carpeting plant in sun or partial shade with a well-drained soil. Useful for rock garden, wall or border edge

How to Water mountain avens?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for mountain avens?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for mountain avens?

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What Soil Is Best for mountain avens?

Soil type
Chalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for mountain avens?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize mountain avens?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune mountain avens?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate mountain avens?

Propagate by seed or softwood cuttings

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How to Transplant mountain avens?

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How to Care for mountain avens in Winter?

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How to Plant mountain avens?

Easily cultivated carpeting plant in sun or partial shade with a well-drained soil. Useful for rock garden, wall or border edge

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How to Repot mountain avens?

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How to Harvest mountain avens?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease free

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of mountain avens

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More General Info About mountain avens

Attributes of mountain avens

Plant typeAlpine Rockery
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0.5-1 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitMatforming
OriginNorthern Hemisphere

Scientific Classification

Species
Dryas octopetala
Genus
Dryas
Family
Rosaceae
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FAQs About mountain avens

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