Quick answer: Mountain avens (Dryas octopetala) is native to 1 state. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. No live listing of the true species was found as of 15 Sep 2026.
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Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Dry |
| Soil | Well-drained, sandy or gravelly soils |
| Bloom | Jun-Jul |
| Height | Mat-forming to 8 in tall, 3 ft wide |
| Wildlife value | Larval host for Alberta Fritillary butterfly |
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 15 Sep 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
No live seed or plant listing found as of 15 Sep 2026. That means our last search didn't surface one — not that the plant is unavailable. Try a regional native-plant nursery.
Quick answers about Mountain avens
Where is Mountain avens native?
Mountain avens (Dryas octopetala) is native to Alaska. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Mountain avens bloom?
Mountain avens blooms Jun-Jul. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Mountain avens need?
Light: Sun. Water: Dry. Soil: Well-drained, sandy or gravelly soils. Mature height: Mat-forming to 8 in tall, 3 ft wide.
Is Mountain avens good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Larval host for Alberta Fritillary butterfly.
Is Mountain avens deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Mountain avens is drought-tolerant.
Where can I buy Mountain avens?
We haven't found an online listing of the true wild species as of 15 Sep 2026. A regional native-plant nursery or native seed company is your best source; ask for Dryas octopetala by its scientific name.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Mountain avens.
- Nootka rose Rosa nutkana
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- Red huckleberry Vaccinium parvifolium
- Western redcedar Thuja plicata
- Salmonberry Rubus spectabilis
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