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Common name: "Spanish Sandwort"
Latin name:
Arenaria tetraquetra

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Zone: 3 - 5
Elevation to:
9000'
Growth habit:
Groundcover 
Max height:
2" - 4"
Spread: 6" - 12"
Flowers: Yes, May - June
Flower type: Cymes
Native to area: No
Available varieties: 4+
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Water: Pictured: 
Perennial Cultivation: Plant Spanish Sandwort in full to partial sun in sandy, well drained soil. Spanish Sandwort tolerates poor soil well. An excellent for rock gardens.

Propagation:
Difficult to grow from seed. Purchase pre-started plants at your local Garden Center.

Potential pests ~ diseases:
Rust
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