Family: Caryophyllaceae
(Carnation Family)
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Hardiness Zones: 5-9
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Height: .5-4 inches
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Spread: 1-3 feet
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Bloom Time: June to July
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Bloom: white
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Light: full sun
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Soil: sandy, gritty, well-drained; prefers
high pH soils
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Moisture: dry to medium
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Use: alpine and rock gardens; borders
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Care: likes to be left undisturbed once
established
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Concerns: no serious insect or disease
problems; some susceptibility to botrytis, aster yellows and stem rot
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Native to: mountains of northern Iran and
Caucasus
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Notes: tiny grey-green leaves forms
dense mat
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Supplier: The Flower Factory
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Teaching Garden
Location & Code: Rock Garden C271
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