montana

Arenaria montana

Botanical Name: Arenaria montana Common Names: Mountain Sandwort, Native: No Foliage Type: Evergreen Type: Groundcovers Plant Habit: Mat Forming, Spreading

Description: Glossy green leaved perennial with a dense mat-like habit. Clean white are held a little above the foliage from spring and throughout summer. Great choice for rockeries, crevices, edging pathways and containers, and for small crevices and rock ledges. Grows 10cm H x 30cm W.

Mature Height: <15cm Position: Full Sun Mature Width: <30cm Soil Type: Well Drained

Family Name: Landscape Use(s): Borders / Shrubbery, Embankment, Groundcover, Lawn Alternatives, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Rockery, Container / Pot Origin: Europe

Characteristics: Pest & Diseases: Generally trouble free Foliage Colours: Green Colours: White Flower Fragrant: No Cultural Notes: Easy to grow. Prefers a sunny spot in moist, well drained soil. Benefits from an Flowering Season: Summer annual application of slow release fertiliser. Drought tolerant once established. Fruit: Insignificant Water in very dry periods.

Requirements: Growth Rate: Slow Plant Care: Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well Maintenance Level: Low Water Usage: Low

Tolerances: Drought: High Frost: Tender Wind: Tender

Disclaimer: Information and images provided is to be used as a guide only. While every reasonable effort is made to ensure accuracy and relevancy of all information, any decisions based on this information are the sole responsibility of the viewer. Call 1300 787 401 plantmark.com.au