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Arenaria montana

Mountain Sandwort

A low-growing mat of glossy, green foliage with snowy-white, star-like flowers. Needs good drainage.

  • »  White 5-petaled flowers with yellow throats
  • »  Thin glossy deep green semi-evergreen leaves
  • »  Excellent between stones in walkways
  • »  Bloom Time: Late spring

9cm Potted
$8.75
  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:3
  • Height:5-10 cm
  • Spread:25-30 cm
  • Bloom Color: White
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Slow
Attributes
• Drought Tolerant
• Evergreen
• Low Maintenance
Flowering Time
• Lt. Spr-Sum
Habit
• Compact
• Dwarf
• Mounding
Foliage Color
• Green
Landscape uses
• Border/edging
• Ground cover
• Rock garden
• Rooftop (extensive)
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Arenaria montana

Arenaria requires a sandy, well-drained soil and grows very well in rock gardens. Can be divided in the spring. Prune flowers when finished to maintain a tidy, bushy plant. Do not prune heavy in the fall, but a light trim in the spring removes any winter dieback.