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| Identification |
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Genus
Arenaria
Species
montana
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
sandwort
Family
CARYOPHYLLACEAE
Specimen number
S11937
Data source
CrscntBlm;HtZn p78
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Perennial
Life span
3 - 10 years
Annual cycle
Evergreen
Stature
Flower
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
2" - 8"
Overall spread
6" - 1'
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun to partial shade
Water
Moist, well drained
Optimal soil texture
Sandy
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 05a-09b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 09-06
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Van Winden's (Napa, CA)
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
4 inch pot
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
A good use for this plant is between pavers. Arenaria montana can survive cold winters where the average annual low is -20� Fahrenheit. Sandwort needs summer days with high heat. This plant likes soils that are sandy. This species likes full sun to partial shade. It usually does best in moist, well drained soils.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Between pavers
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Division
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Propagation of Arenaria montana can be achieved by division.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Arenaria montana is a perennial. Sandwort is evergreen. Flowers: This plant has tiny star-shaped flowers. The flowers are most often a white color.
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