Arenaria montana
mountain sandwort
Flower Color
Description
A low evergreen perennial forming a loose mat to 30cm in width, of small, rich green, elliptic leaves, with erect stems to 10cm in height, each carrying a few pure white flowers 1.5-2cm in width in early summer
Mature Height
10m
Mature Spread
0.5m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Evergreen
Growth Habit
Ground Cover
Growth Speed
Very Fast · 2.9 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H7
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 3-5
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Generally pest-freeCity and courtyard gardensCottage and informal gardenGravel gardenRock gardenPatio and container plantsLow MaintenanceGarden edgingGround cover