Dryas Species, Entireleaf Mountain-Avens, Mountain Avens, White Mountain Avens

Dryasintegrifolia

Family
Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Genus
Dryas (DRY-ass)
Species
integrifolia (in-teg-ree-FOH-lee-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 1: below -45.6 °C (-55 °F)
USDA Zone 2a: to -45.5 °C (-50 °F)
USDA Zone 2b: to -42.7 °C (-45 °F)
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Groundcovers
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Dark/Black
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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