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Common Name: Mountain avens
Genus: Dryas
Species: octopetala
Skill Level: Beginner
Exposure: Full sun, Partial shade
Hardiness: Hardy
Soil type: Well-drained/light, Chalky/alkaline, Moist, Sandy
Height: 10cm
Spread: 100cm

This ground-hugging shrub looks good in rock or gravel gardens. Small, glossy dark green foliage offsets the creamy white flowers, which arrive May-June. These are followed by feathery seeds. Propagate by fresh seed or by semi-ripe cuttings in summer. The plant has been granted the RHS Award of Garden Merit.

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