mountain sandwort
Arenaria montana
RHS AGM 1993
USDA zones4 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size12 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
Mountain sandwort (Arenaria Montana) is a perennial for ground cover, containers, and low maintenance gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to average, sandy, loamy, or chalky soil. It stays evergreen, tolerates drought, and blooms in spring and again in summer. It sits low on the menu for deer. Plants spread about 12 inches, so give each one room.
Pairs well with Cat mint, Black Parrot tulip, and Tall fescue.
Native range
Africa.