Yellow mountain-avens
Dryas drummondii
Yellow mountain-avens is a low-growing alpine groundcover that produces cheerful yellow blooms and feathery seed heads, thriving in cool climates with gritty, well-drained soil. It prefers partially sunny to sunny positions and performs best in rock gardens, alpine troughs, or naturalized mountain landscapes. Once established, it requires very little maintenance beyond ensuring good drainage and occasional watering during dry spells.
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Slow
Mature Height
12″ – 48″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
24″
Watering Schedule
Every 10-14 Days • Water Lightly But Consistently, Ensuring Good Drainage; Avoid Waterlogged Conditions As Roots Are Sensitive To Standing Water
Soil pH
6 – 7.5
Temperature
-25° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 48″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed, Division, Cutting
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jan 1, 1900 by EOL − Jason Hollinger (cc-by)
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