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mountain avens

mountain avens · Pruning

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
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How to Prune mountain avens?

No pruning required

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