Mountain Avens
Dryas octopetala
Family: Rosaceae
Mountain Avens grows in full sun and prefers rocky calcareous soil. Water needs: Low.
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How to Grow Mountain Avens
Mountain Avens growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Rocky calcareous soil with a soil pH of 6.5-8.0, and Low water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 2-7. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Mountain Avens as 30-90 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 3-5 years.
Plant Overview
Mountain Avens (Dryas octopetala) is listed in the Rosaceae family and categorized as a alpine shrub with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Difficult.
- Plant ID
- PLT-1368
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Plant type
- Alpine Shrub
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Difficult
Growing Conditions
Mountain Avens is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as low. The database soil reference is Rocky calcareous soil. The listed soil pH range is 6.5-8.0, and the listed hardiness range is 2-7.
- Hardiness zones
- 2-7
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Rocky calcareous soil
- Soil pH
- 6.5-8.0
- Water needs
- Low
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 30-90 days and the seed depth is Surface sow. The listed time to maturity is 3-5 years. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 30-90 days
- Seed depth
- Surface sow
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 3-5 years
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.