Rocky Mountain Sandwort

Minuartia austromontana

Plant Category: wildflowers

Light Conditions:

Full Sun

Soil Conditions:

Dry/Rocky

Chinook Exposure:

Moderate to Fully Exposed

Size:

1-3" T & 2-6" W

Bloom Period:

July - August

Bloom Colour:

White with Yellow

Growth Habit:

Moderate

Spreads By:

Seeds

Features:

Birds
Butterflies
Bees
Native Bees
Fragrant
Berries
Fall Color
Small Spaces

Large Spaces
Good in Containers
Long Bloom Time
Deer Resistant
Attractive Seed Heads
Edible Parts
Medicinal Properties
Posionous

This item will ship from:

Wild About Flowers

Seed Price: $4.00
"Currently Unavailable"

Plug Price: $5.00
"Currently Unavailable"

Minuartia austromontana (Rocky Mountain Sandwort)

Please Note: Plug orders being shipped have a minimum order requirement of 8 plugs. As the Trees & Shrubs will be coming from Wright Nurseries in central Alberta and the Wildflowers, Grasses & Vines from Wild About Flowers by Okotoks, AB, both categories have a minimum order of 8 plugs for plug orders being shipped.

Description: A tiny plant with little white flowers in mid summer, sandworts are perfect for rock gardens. Preferring full sun and dry soil, this low maintenance plant would also work well between paving stones. A great choice for attracting bees.

Found in Nature: Dry rocky alpine slopes

Distribution: Along the Rocky Mountains

Important Information: The "Bloom Period" is an indicator of the time period within which the wildflowers will bloom and does not describe the time period that a single plant will bloom. The "Sizes" listed are intended to be a general guideline to consult during plant selection. Plant growth and bloom times will vary depending on geographical location & individual site conditions. Please contact us with any questions you may have.