Drummond's Mountain-avens


Scientific Name: Dryas drummondii Richards. ex Hook.
Family: Rosaceae
Drummond's Mountain-avens(Dryas drummondii)
Britton, N.L., and A. Brown. 1913. Illustrated flora of the northern states and Canada. Vol. 2: 274.
Recommended Temperature Zone:
Sunset®: 1-6,36-45
USDA: 3-7

Sun Exposure: Full sun

Origin: Northwestern and northern North America

Growth Habits: Perennial shrubby ground cover for rock gardens, up to 4 inches tall (10 cm), freely rooting woody branches; leaves 0.4 to 1.4 inches long (1-3.5 cm)

Flowers: Yellow flowers, up to 0.72 inches wide (18 mm.)

Watering Needs: Light water

Propagation: Layering in early spring, cuttings in summer, fresh seeds


Blooming Habits:
Yellow nodding flowers with a 6 to 10 inches stem (15-25 cm), 0.8 inches in diameter (2 cm) in early summer. The fruit is a blonde colored fluffy seed capsule.


 

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