Hooker’s Sandwort, Arenaria hookeri v. desertii
Hooker’s Sandwort, Arenaria hookeri v. desertii
Hooker’s Sandwort, Arenaria hookeri v. desertii
Hooker’s Sandwort, Arenaria hookeri v. desertii
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Hooker's Sandwort (Arenaria)
Arenaria hookeri v. desertorum
SKU: HC017811
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Overview
Hookers Sandwort (Arenaria hookeri v. desertii), also called Desert Sandwort, has soft moss-like foliage that is covered with a spray of petite white flowers in late spring. Native to Utah, this semi-evergreen plant grows just a couple of inches tall and provides year-round interest and texture for rock gardens or walkways. Drought resistant/drought tolerant plant (xeric).
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Botanical Name
Arenaria hookeri v. desertorum
Advantages
Native, Groundcover, Evergreen, Mass Plantings, Rock Gardens
Growing Zones
Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8
Light Requirements
Morning Sun & Afternoon Shade
Soil Moisture
Very Waterwise, Waterwise
Water Tolerance
Xeric
Mature Height
1" tall
Mature Spread
12" wide
Bloom Time
Early summer
SKU
HC017811
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