Yellow Mountain-Avens

At maturity, this species reaches approximately 10-30 cm (4-12 inches) tall, presenting Basal rosettes of lobed, leathery leaves, evergreen along with White to pale yellow flowers with 8 petals, appear in clusters, followed by Achenes with a tuft of hair for wind dispersal. These features are supported by a reliable Fibrous root system, ensuring stability and sustained growth.

Native to Native to Arctic and alpine regions, including North America and Europe, Yellow Mountain-Avens thrives in Rocky, well-drained soils, often in tundra and alpine meadows at elevations around 0-4000 m (0-13123 ft). Best suited for USDA Hardiness Zone 2-7. Whether grown indoor, in a curated garden or a more natural setting, its ecological requirements help maintain its vigor over time.

You can use our free plant identify app PlantPlants to chose the best spot for Yellow Mountain-Avens, This plant prefers Full sun to partial shade and flourishes in Sandy to rocky soils, well-drained with a soil pH of about 6.0 to 8.0.

Yellow Mountain-Avens needs watering,Low; prefers dry conditions, guided by PlantPlants app, You can get plants daily watering schedule. to maintain Drought-tolerant, ensure steady hydration. Applying water through Water only during prolonged dry spells supports even distribution and helps prevent overwatering or dryness.

Yellow Mountain-Avens performs best within -30 C to 15 C (-22 F to 59 F). Its ideal growth occurs at around 10-20 C (50-68 F), though it tolerates ranges from -40 C to 25 C (-40 F to 77 F). Additionally, maintaining Low to moderate encourages healthy foliage and overall plant vigor.

Feeding with Slow-release balanced fertilizer at the recommended Seasonal Application Frequency on PlantPlants App keeps nutrients balanced. Incorporating Organic matter (compost) enhances soil structure and fertility, while staying alert to Poor growth and pale foliage helps you adjust care as needed to maintain optimal plant health.

Regular attention ensures this plant’s beauty and longevity. Late winter to early spring for Remove dead or damaged foliage tidies its appearance, while Every 2-3 years if grown in pots may be necessary as it grows, requiring a Increase pot size by 5-10 cm (2-4 inches) when repotting increase and a fresh Well-drained, sandy or rocky mix. for Staking or Support. None required.

During Winter, growth may slow and some Leaves may turn brown in winter; remains evergreen in milder climates can occur. For those looking to propagate, consider Division, seeds and provide Cold stratification for 4-6 weeks, then sow in spring when starting from seed. If using cuttings, follow Take basal cuttings in late spring and keep in moist conditions to ensure successful rooting and healthy new plants.

our free plant identify and care app PlantPlants can help you diagnosisYellow Mountain-Avens problems.Though generally robust, keep watch for Aphids, spider mites and remain vigilant against Root rot in overly wet conditions. Implementing Ensure well-drained soil and avoid overcrowding and applying Neem oil for pests; reduce watering for root rot when issues arise will help sustain the plant thriving.

This plant pairs nicely with Low-growing perennials, alpine flowers and shows N/A, making it a flexible choice for various Rock gardens, alpine gardens, ground cover.

the Edible Parts: Young leaves, flowers. Toxicty of Yellow Mountain-Avens, Non-toxic. learning about its Early spring; gather leaves and flowers, Used in salads, tea; flowers can be edible garnishes, and Source of vitamins and minerals can be intriguing for culinary explorers. Some traditions highlight its Traditionally used in herbal medicine for wound healing or note its Valued in traditional gardening for alpine settings.

With an Not assessed, proper Habitat preservation, cultivation in botanical gardens