Mountain avens (Dryas octopetala)

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Where to plant
Let’s now see where to plant Mountain avens (Dryas octopetala). What types of gardens and where this plant is normally grown.
Orientation
You can plant mountain avens with any orientation (north, south, east, west) as it is not demanding about this detail.
Garden style
Dryas octopetala is usually grown in rock and gravel gardens – are gardens that feature extensive use of rocks and stones and include plants native to rocky or alpine environments;.
Planting type
There are a wide range of applications for this plant. mountain avens can be applied in/as:
- Ground cover – for a perfect garden finish and to prevent weed growth;
- Hedging and screens – so useful for delimiting different areas and giving privacy;
- Wall-side borders – that create a very specific microclimate;