Dryas octopetala
Mountain Avens
Family: Rosaceae Rose
| Type | Groundcover |
| USDA Hardiness range | 3A - 6B |
| Exposure | Partial shade to full sun |
| Bloom color | White |
| Bloom time | Spring and 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 | Neutral, slightly alkaline |
| Soil type | Loamy |
| Form | Prostrate, spreading or horizontal |
| Attributes and features | Attractive foilage |