Sandwort, Mountain Daisy, Mountain Sandwort
Arenaria montana (Mountain Sandwort) forms a spectacular low evergreen cushion of small, rich, glossy, green, elliptic leaves, almost fully covered by relatively large pure white flowers in late spring or early summer. Great for rock gardens or edging paths, it will quickly fill in the spaces between flagstones, in walls or trough gardens.
| Hardiness |
4 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 5 |
| Climate Zones | 1A, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Caryophyllaceae |
| Common names | Mountain Daisy |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early) |
| Height |
4" - 6" (10cm - 15cm) |
| Spread |
8" - 1' (20cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing |
8" - 12" (20cm - 30cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer |
| Garden Uses | Edging, Ground Covers, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
| Hardiness |
4 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 5 |
| Climate Zones | 1A, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Caryophyllaceae |
| Common names | Mountain Daisy |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early) |
| Height |
4" - 6" (10cm - 15cm) |
| Spread |
8" - 1' (20cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing |
8" - 12" (20cm - 30cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer |
| Garden Uses | Edging, Ground Covers, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
How many Arenaria montana (Mountain Sandwort) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Arenaria montana (Mountain Sandwort) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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