Mountain Sandwort
Arenaria montana
SKU
00302
A robust, mat-forming, herbaceous perennial with ground-hugging stems covered by glossy gray-green foliage. Glistening, pure white, star-like flowers add interest in late spring to early summer. An ideal sun-tolerant substitute for moss - perfect for use in rock gardens, to quickly fill in between stepping stones, or as a groundcover.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
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- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
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| Botanical Pronunciation | ar-en-AR-ee-uh MON-tah-nuh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 2 to 6 in. tall, spreading 8 to 12 in. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Late Spring to Early Summer |
| Design Ideas | A wonderful substitute for moss in sunny areas, this shallow rooted perennial is ideal for trough gardens, or tucking in between stepping stones or crevices, where it will quickly fill or trail down the sides of a rock wall. Snowy white flowers provide a tremendous spring show, especially when the plants are massed in a border or as ground cover. Exceptional understory for spring-flowering bulbs! |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Cottage, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Mounding, Spreading |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Rock Garden, Accent, Edging, Ground Cover, Hanging Basket |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Special Feature | Attracts Butterflies, Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
Thrives in well-drained soil. Water consistently during warm, dry periods; taper as the weather cools. Once well established, tolerates drier soil conditions. Space 3 to 6 inches apart as a groundcover; control weeds until plants fill in. Feed lightly with an all-purpose fertilizer in spring; repeat in summer.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 4 - 7
Your climate may be too cold for this plant