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Arenaria montana in full flower provides a striking, weed-proof mat
Arenaria montana in late summer still maintains a good groundcover
| Sandwort Arenaria montana Caryophyllaceae Low-growing, pubescent, cushion of foliage is covered with white, 5-petaled flowers in spring. Makes a nice groundcover and seems to be good at keeping weeds out, although not as good as Cerastium tomentosum. Plant Type: perennial Plant Form or Habit: cushion mound or small clump Plant Use: Rock garden, front of border
Width: Minimum: 12 inches Maximum: 12 inches Foliage Texture: medium USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 Water Requirements: low Additional Comments:
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