Drummond's Mountain-Avens
Dryas drummondii
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Rosaceae
- Genus:
- Dryas
- Species:
- Dryas drummondii
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb , Shrub , Subshrub
- Height:
- 6 in - 1 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- may, jun, jul
- Bloom Colors:
- Yellow
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Native Range
United States: Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, Canada: Alberta, British Columbia, Northwest Territories, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rocky, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- thrives in disturbed sites like glacial deposits
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: 5 month outdoor cold, moist stratification
Establishment: Seeds are collected in mid to late August when they are easily detached from the receptacle. They are light tan at maturity and are stored in a well ventilated drying shed prior to cleaning.
Source: npn.rngr.net