Thyme-leaf sandwort
Arenaria serpyllifolia
Arenaria
Caryophyllaceae
Native Plants
Zone 4–9
🐾 Pet-Safe
🌱 Beginner Friendly
This tiny annual thrives in poor, sandy soils and requires minimal water once established. Perfect for rock gardens, crevices, and areas where other plants struggle. Self-seeds readily in suitable conditions.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
2″ – 8″
Soil
sandy loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
3″
Watering Schedule
Every 14-21 Days • Water Lightly When Soil Is Completely Dry
Soil pH
6 – 7.5
Temperature
-30° – 85°F
Mature Spread
up to 12″
Root Depth
Shallow
Foliage
Fine
Propagation: Seed
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Afghanistan
Alabama
Albania
Alberta
Algeria
Altay
Argentina Northeast
Argentina South
Arkansas
Austria
Baleares
Baltic States
Belarus
Belgium
Bermuda
Bolivia
British Columbia
Bulgaria
California
Canary Is.
Attracts
🐝 Bees
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jun 6, 2021 by Petra Stašková (cc-by-sa)
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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