Hooker's Mountain-avens (Dryas Hookeriana) is a perennial shrub in the Rosaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires low watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 2-7. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Dryas hookeriana is a small, prostrate evergreen shrub known for its distinctive white flowers with eight or more petals, native to arctic and alpine regions.

Hooker's Mountain-avens

Hooker's Mountain-avens

Dryas Hookeriana

Dryas hookeriana is a small, prostrate evergreen shrub known for its distinctive white flowers with eight or more petals, native to arctic and alpine regions.

Quick Facts

Type
shrub
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Moderate
Water Needs
Low
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
2-7

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:rocky, gravelly, sandy, well-drained
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, ornamental, soil stabilization

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Hooker's Mountain-avens

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Prune
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Repot
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Water+
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Hooker's Mountain-avens
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Taxonomy

Family:Rosaceae
Genus:Dryas