Groundcovers

Arenaria balearica (Corsican Sandwort)

Arenaria balearica

Also known as Corsican Sandwort

$3.95

Size

☀SunFull sun to part shade

💧WaterLow

🌡Zones4-8

🦌DeerResistant

🌊CoastalSuitable

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About This Plant

Arenaria balearica (Corsican Sandwort), 'Corsican Sandwort', is valued in PNW gardens for its character and seasonal interest.

A groundcover plant , fills horizontal space with foliage and (often) flowers, suppresses weeds, and stabilizes soil.

Varies by species suits this plant. Plant in well-drained soil. Hardy USDA Zone varies. Spacing and care vary by species. Many spread by rhizome or stolon to fill in over 1 to 2 seasons.

For Pacific Northwest native alternatives, browse our PNW Natives collection , Mahonia aquifolium, Aquilegia formosa, Tellima grandiflora, and many more support local pollinators and wildlife.

Plant Details

Botanical: Arenaria balearica
Common name: Corsican Sandwort
Lifecycle: Perennial
Foliage type: Evergreen
Mature size: 1-3 in tall × 8-12 in wide
Growth rate: Slow
Bloom time: Late spring
Bloom color: Green
Foliage color: Green

Care Notes

Site according to its sun and water needs. Mulch to retain moisture. Prune as needed for shape.

Garden Attributes

Pacific NW native
Deer resistant
Coastal suitable
Grown organically
Pollinator value: Bees, Native bees
Wildlife: Pollinator support

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