Arenaria montana (Mountain Sandwort)
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.
- Recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society
- Winter hardy, this low-growing perennial grows only 4-6 inches tall (10-15 cm) and spreads 8-12 in. (20-30 cm).
- Best in full sun or part shade, in well-drained soils. Thrives in poor, sandy soils. Drought tolerant once established
- Needs adequate moisture during the dry periods in spring and summer.
- Great choice for rock gardens, edging, groundcover or containers. Deer resistant!
- Propagate by division in late summer or early fall.
- Native to the mountainous regions of southwestern Europe
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Requirements
| Hardiness | 4
– 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 1
– 5 |
| Climate Zones | 1A, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| 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) |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Deer, Drought |
| Garden Uses | Edging, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 4
– 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 1
– 5 |
| Climate Zones | 1A, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| 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) |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Deer, Drought |
| Garden Uses | Edging, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
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