Arenaria alfacarensis

Also Known As

Spanish Sandwort

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 1"-3"
W: 6"-12"

planting zones

3a-9b

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Arenaria alfacarensis plant details

Arenaria alfacarensis is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with blue foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Arenaria alfacarensis

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: caryophyllaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 1 IN - 3 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Arenaria alfacarensis

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, wind
Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Mojmir considers this one of the finest species, a rarely available tetraquetra like plant from the Sierra Segura in Spain at 1800 m, very dense hard cushions and stemless white flowers, this is the first offering I have ever seen of this excellent plant. ZONE 5

By: Arrowhead Alpines

Extremely tight mats of tiny silver-green, crusted rosettes. The tiny white flowers are a bonus on this evergreen ground hugger. Not picky in soil as long as it's well drained.