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Arenaria balearica

Also Known As

Corsican Sandwort

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 1"-3"
W: 12"-18"

planting zones

5a-10b

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Arenaria balearica plant details

Arenaria balearica is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Arenaria balearica

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: caryophyllaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 1 IN - 3 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, edging plant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Arenaria balearica

USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer, heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Zn 6. Mossy shade lover. Tiny white flowers.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

The indestructible rock sheeting species from the Balearic Isles, it is tolerant of sun but best in light shade or a cool site. The tiny bright green leaves forming a green film over porous rock, with myriads of small white flowers dancing on thready inch high stems. Keep anything precious a fair distance from its octopus-like undivorceable embrace. ZONE 4

By: Arrowhead Alpines

From the Balearic Islands off the coast of Spain comes this perfectly flat ground cover with tiny bright green leaves and creeping stems that root as they go, studded with tiny, pristine white, five petaled flowers through spring. Eminently at home in limestone walls or between paving in light shade.Good drainage and a soil that's never too dry is all that is needed.Better than baby's tears, flatter, flowering and requiring less moisture.

By: Zephs

A film of tiny bright green leaves and hundreds of starry white flowers on”-high stems in June. Excellent groundcover for bonsai or any cool, moist spot. Will grow over the face of a porous rock. From the Balearic Island. Grows 1" high x 12". Part shade with plenty of moisture. Likes sandy loam with leaf mold or peat added.