About Arenaria montana L.
Growth Form and Height
Arenaria montana L. is an evergreen perennial plant that reaches a height of 14 to 22 centimeters (6 to 9 inches).
Leaf Characteristics
It bears opposite leaves that are lanceolate or ovate in shape, range in color from green to grayish-green, and measure 10 to 30 millimeters (0.4 to 1.2 inches) long.
Flowering Period
From mid to late spring, it produces dense clumps of white to near-white flowers.
Flower Structure and Arrangement
Each flower is roughly 25 millimeters (1 inch) in diameter, and flowers are arranged in cymes that hold 2 to 10 flowers each.
Soil Preferences
This species prefers well-drained, sandy to sandy loam soils with moderate acidity, between pH 5.5 and 7.5.
Moisture Requirements
It also prefers moist soils, because its shallow root system makes it vulnerable to drought.
Horticultural Recognition
Arenaria montana has been awarded the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
