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Dryas- (Mountain Avens)
Dryas octopetala |
An excellent prostrate plant for ground cover or clothing bare rocks.
The creeping woody stems bear leathery evergreen leaves which are shiny green
above and silvery below. Above this Oak-like foliage the flowers appear on
short stalks in late spring or early summer, and these blooms are followed
by the attractive silky seed heads in summer. Do not feed - flowering is
disappointing in rich soil.
VARIETIES:
The popular species is
D.
octopetala, which grows wild in the moutainous regions of Britian and other
European countries. The basic details are height 4 in., spread 2 ft., flowering
period May-June. The blooms are about 1-1/2 in. in diameter and looks like
small Shrub Roses. There are eight white petals and a golden center. Where
space is limited grow the miniature variety
'Minor'. The American species
D. drummondii
bears yellow flowers. The hybrid of these two species is
D. suendermannii
with cream-colored
blooms.
SITE
& SOIL:
Thrives in well-drained soil and full sun.
PROPAGATION:
Plant stem cuttings in a cold frame in summer.
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