Arenaria montana 'Avalanche' - Mountain Sandwort
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🌿 Features
Type: Herbaceous perennial groundcover
Common name: Mountain Sandwort
Scientific name: Arenaria montana 'Avalanche'
Foliage color: Tender green, fine and delicate
Flower color: Pure white, tiny star-shaped flowers
Mature height: 0.05–0.10 m
Mature width: 0.30–0.50 m
Habit: Very compact, spreading, forming a dense, airy carpet
Flowering period: May to July
Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Watering needs: Moderate, prefers slightly moist soil
Soil type: Well-drained, light, fertile
Hardiness zone: Zone 3 to 8
Drought tolerance: Good once established
Melliferous plant: Yes
Attracts pollinators: Yes, especially small insects
Toxicity to animals: Non-toxic
✂️ Care
Plant in full sun to partial shade in light, well-drained soil. Water regularly after planting to encourage rooting, then maintain moderate moisture. Lightly prune after flowering to maintain a compact shape and encourage abundant flowering the following year.
This extremely hardy and persistent perennial requires no winter protection and thrives with minimal maintenance. Its tender green foliage provides a delicate backdrop all year round. Ideal for rock gardens, borders, alpine gardens, and spaces between pavers, it creates an airy carpet enhanced by a cascade of pure white flowers in spring and early summer.