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Sandwort
Arenaria
Description:
Good for rock gardens or edging. Keep Sandwort well-watered during its growing
season.
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| Common Name: |
Mountain Sandwort |
| Botanical
Name: |
Arenaria montana |
| Type: |
Perennial |
| Soil
Preference: |
Will grow in moist soils but prefers sandy
soils with a pH of neutral to slightly alkaline (7.0 - 7.7) |
| Light
Requirements: |
Full sun, partial sun, partial shade |
| Attributes: |
Rock garden, border |
| Pests: |
None serious |
| Diseases: |
Leaf spot, powdery mildew, rust |
| Good Companion
Plants: |
Basket-of-Gold,
Bugleweed, Coral Bells,
Hens & Chicks, Creeping Phlox,
Stonecrop |
| Care: |
Divide in spring if necessary. Fertilize with
Plant-tone, Flower-tone or a water-soluble fertilizer. Planting Instructions: Perennials
Water & Fertilizer Schedule |
| Varieties: |
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Arenaria
montana
Mountain Sandwort
zones 4-8
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| Description:
A cousin of the popular Dianthus genus, Sandwort is still relatively unknown
to many gardeners. Their foliage is similar; this plant has narrow, glossy
green leaves that form prostrate mats of foliage. It is the perfect
substitute for moss in sunny areas. It will quickly fill in the spaces
between stepping stones or trail down the sides of rock walls. In
mid-spring, Sandwort is blanketed by relatively large 1/2 in. wide, white
flowers. It is an impressive show that has tremendous impact when grown
en masse and is even more spectacular when spring-flowering bulbs are
mixed in. |
| Bloom Color: |
White |
| Bloom Time: |
May-June |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
4-6" |
| Spread: |
8-12"+ |
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Arenaria
montana 'Avalanche'
Mountain Sandwort
zones 4-7
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Description: This compact plant becomes
covered with clear white cup-shaped flowers(1") in early spring. Develops
a dense mass of tiny grey green leaves. Ideal for a rock garden.
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| Bloom Color: |
White |
| Bloom Time: |
April |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
4-6" |
| Spread: |
8-12"+ |
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