Rock Sandwort
Arenaria balearica
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Rock Sandwort grows in partial shade and prefers moist rocky soil. Water needs: Moderate.
How to Grow Rock Sandwort
Rock Sandwort growing information includes sunlight requirements of Partial shade, soil conditions listed as Moist rocky soil with a soil pH of 5.5-7.0, and Moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 6-9. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Rock Sandwort as 14-30 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 90-140 days.
Plant Overview
Rock Sandwort (Arenaria balearica) is listed in the Caryophyllaceae family and categorized as a groundcover with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.
- Plant ID
- PLT-4021
- Family
- Caryophyllaceae
- Plant type
- Groundcover
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Growing Conditions
Rock Sandwort is listed for partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate. The database soil reference is Moist rocky soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.5-7.0, and the listed hardiness range is 6-9.
- Hardiness zones
- 6-9
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil
- Moist rocky soil
- Soil pH
- 5.5-7.0
- Water needs
- Moderate
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 14-30 days and the seed depth is Surface sow. The listed time to maturity is 90-140 days. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 14-30 days
- Seed depth
- Surface sow
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 90-140 days
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.