Dryas drummondii

Yellow Mountain Avens

Family: Rosaceae Rose


Type Groundcover
USDA Hardiness range 2A - 6B
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Yellow
Bloom time Summer
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Alpine garden, ground cover, rock garden
Height 2" to 3" / 5cm to 10cm
Spread 24" to 36" / 60cm to 90cm
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Evergreen, broadleaf
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral
Soil type Sandy, loamy
Form Prostrate, spreading or horizontal
Attributes and features Attractive foilage, native to North America