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Thread-Leaved Sandwort
$3.50
Thread-Leaved Sandwort is a small perennial that grows in loose mats. It has slender stems, hair-like leaves, and small white flowers.
| Latin Name | Arenaria capillaris | |
| Type | Forb | |
| Height and Spread | Up to 30 cm tall. | Up to 20 cm spread. |
| Bloom Colour | White. | |
| Bloom Months | June, July. | |
| Foliage Colour | Dark green. | |
| Seed Months | Late summer. | |
| Light and Water | Grows in both open and shaded areas, though is often shaded due to its small size. | Will grow in dry to moderately moist conditions from low to sub-alpine elevations. |
| Ethnobotany Information | While ethnobotanical information on Thread-Leaved Sandwort is limited, the term ‘wort’ is often given to plants with medicinal value. | |
| Wildlife Uses | Thread-Leaved Sandwort is not a vital wildlife species, though its matting quality and abundance of flowers provide food and habitat for some species of wildlife. | |
| Garden Uses | This plant is quite beautiful with its sharply contrasted dark green foliage and white flowers. It can be grown in dry conditions, providing a unique look from many other dryland species. | |
| Facts | The common name ‘Thread-Leaved’ refers to the very slender, hair-like leaves that this plant produces. | |
| Propagation Techniques | Thread-Leaved Sandwort can be propagated by seed. | |
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