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Sandwort

Profuse flowers carpet the ground, followed by attractive evergreen foliage. Wonderful as a small-scale ground cover, cascading over stones, or as edging near the front of the garden. A good choice for the alpine garden.

Companion Plants

Gayfeather

Shasta Daisy

Spike Speedwell

Plant Details

  • Common name

    Sandwort

  • Botanical name

    Arenaria montana

  • Variety

    na

  • Zone

    USDA Zone 4 (-30°F) to USDA Zone 7 (0°F).

  • Light

    Sun

  • Height

    6-8" (15-20 cm)

  • Habit

    Spreading

  • Feed

    Use all-purpose

  • Water

    Weekly during dry spells

  • Bloom Color

    White

  • Bloom Time

    Spring

  • Maintenance

    Keep weed-free