Arenaria Montana - Mountain Sandwort

Arenaria Montana – Mountain Sandwort

A compact, cushion-forming perennial covered in crisp white star-shaped flowers that create a bright, carpet-like display. Mountain Sandwort forms a dense mound of fine evergreen foliage that becomes blanketed in blooms during the flowering season, making it ideal for rock gardens, borders, edging, and cascading over walls. Its clean white flowers and tidy habit add softness, texture, and long-lasting charm to sunny landscapes.

Key Features

• Abundant white star-shaped flowers creating a carpet effect
• Compact, cushion-forming growth habit
• Excellent for rock gardens, edging, and wall plantings
• Evergreen foliage provides year-round interest
• Low-maintenance and drought-tolerant once established

Plant Care Instructions

• Light: Prefers full sun; tolerates light partial shade.
• Water: Water moderately during establishment; allow soil to dry slightly between watering once established.
• Soil: Requires well-draining soil; performs well in sandy or rocky conditions.
• Humidity: Prefers average to dry conditions with good airflow.
• Temperature: Thrives in temperatures between 10–24°C and tolerates cooler climates.
• Fertilizer: Feed lightly in spring with a balanced fertilizer if desired.
• Maintenance: Shear lightly after flowering to maintain a compact, tidy mound.
• Pruning: Trim back spent blooms to encourage fresh growth and continued neat appearance.

Note: Plant pot may vary in design from the product image. Most plants come with a one-time-use plastic grower pot.