Minuartia obtusiloba
Also Known As
- Arenaria obtusiloba
- Alpine Sandwort
Plant type
perennial, groundcover
size
- H: 3"
- W: 12"
planting zones
- 5a-9b
Minuartia obtusiloba plant details
Minuartia obtusiloba is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Minuartia obtusiloba
- Plant type: perennial groundcover
- Plant family: caryophyllaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 12 IN wide, 3 IN tall
- Flowers: white blooms in spring
GROWING CONDITIONS for Minuartia obtusiloba
- USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
One of the gems, with exceptionally dense mats of needle like foliage and white flowers atop short stems. These are from a Bradshaw collection at nearly 11,000' in Wyoming. ZONE 5
Gardening facts about Minuartia obtusiloba plant
How to Grow Minuartia obtusiloba
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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