Mossy Sandwort
Arenaria 'Wallowa Mountain'
Plant Details:
Plant Type: Perennial
Plant Family: Caryophyllaceae
Plant Description: This drought tolerant perennial forms a dense layer of evergreen foliage. It’s small stature and fine details make it perfect for crevice gardens, filling in between stones and complimenting cacti/succulents. Although it is used mainly for its foliage, attractive, tiny white to light pink blossoms appear sporadically in late spring to early summer.
Maintenance:
Maintenance Type: Perennial - Evergreen
Plant Care: Perennial - Evergreen (soft-stemmed plants that keep their leaves and color during winter): Remove spent blooms to promote rebloom later. To avoid winter stress, wait until spring to identify what portions of the plant are still alive and then remove the rest.
Plant Attributes:
Mature Size: 1-2" tall x 8-12" wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: Yes
Pollinator Friendly: Unknown
Localscapes: Infill Plant, Park Strip Plant
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Green
Bloom Colors: Pink, White
Bloom Seasons: Early Summer, Late Spring
Bloom Period: May - Jun
Growing Conditions:
Hardiness Zone: 4 to 8
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun)
Irrigation Requirement: 
Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Resistant: Yes
Garden Location:
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Neighborhood Landscapes
- A Desert with Altitude
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Spring -
Summer -
Fall -
Winter
