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Arenaria montana ‘Lemon Ice’
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Arenaria montana ‘Lemon Ice’
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Arenaria montana ‘Lemon Ice’


Mountain Sandwort

USDA Zone: 4-9

Plant number: 1.066.090


A very classy little alpine or rock garden plant. his forms a low evergreen cushion of grey-green leaves, bearing loads of bright yellow buds that open to large lemon-yellow flowers during the spring months. In sandy soils, this will root and spread slowly to form a patch. Great for edging paths, between flagstones, in walls or trough gardens. Requires a well-drained site. Drought tolerant, once established. Sport of A. montana ‘Avalanche’. USPP#23824: unlicensed propagation prohibited.

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Arenaria montana ‘Lemon Ice’


Optimal Growing
Conditions
Appearance and
Characteristics
Sun Exposure
  Full Sun
Soil Type
  Normal or
  Sandy
Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid
Soil Moisture
  Dry
Care Level
  Easy
Flower Colour
  Creamy Yellow
Blooming Time
  Early Summer
  Early Spring
  Mid Spring
  Late Spring
Foliage Color
  Grey Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Alpine & Rock
  Containers
  Deer Resistant
  Drought Tolerant
  Edging
  Evergreen
  Ground Cover
Height
   15-20 cm
   6-8 inches
Spread
   20-30 cm
   8-12 inches
Foot Traffic
   Light
Growth Rate
   Slow