Dee's Gardens
Common Name
Sandwort, Mountain Sandwort
Botanical Name
Arenaria montana
Zones
4,5,6,7,8
Light
Requirements
Full Sun, Part Shade
Water Needs
Low to Average-Shallow roots water during
dry spells
Soil
Average soil that is well drained
Height
4-6"
Spread
8-12"
Critter Resistance
N/A
Other
A great ground cover between stepping
stones or trailing down the sides of rock
walls or when planted with spring bulbs.
Plant Size
2 1/2" Plug  
Ships
March - April
'Mountain Sandwort' has narrow, glossy green
leaves that form nice mats of foliage.  Perfect
substitute for moss in sunny gardens.  Blooms
mid-spring, when many bulbs are blooming with
large half inch white flowers that make a great
impact.  Cousin to Dianthus genus.
Mountain Sandwort - Arenaria