Arenaria montana

Mountain Sandwort

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Common Name:

Mountain Sandwort

Plant Type:

Flower color:

White

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

3

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

36°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

25 cm

Maximum width:

35 cm

Mountain Sandwort (Arenaria montana) - Description

A. montana is native to mountains of southwestern Europe. It grows to heights of 2 to 4 inches tall, with weak stems up to 1 foot long. It bears grayish green leaves that are 0.5 to 0.75 inches long.

Mountain Sandwort (Arenaria montana) - Blooming

Flowers in late spring and summer with small white flowers.

Mountain Sandwort (Arenaria montana) - Growth

Grows as a moss like mat. Works as a lawn substitute. Sun exposure depends on species. Most do well in full sun. A. balearica does best in partial shade.

Mountain Sandwort (Arenaria montana) - Planting

Sow seeds in autumn, in an open frame using containers. Divide in spring. Root basal cuttings in summer.

Mountain Sandwort (Arenaria montana) - Pest

Prone to rust and anther smut.

Mountain Sandwort (Arenaria montana) - Interesting facts

Many of the species of Arenaria, latin for "of sandy places", grow well in rock gardens or as compact ground covers.