Minuartia — Creeping, Mat-forming

Overview

Minuartia is a plant with a creeping, mat-forming habit in the genus Minuartia, part of the Caryophyllaceae family, with evergreen, linear leaves foliage. Minuartia grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and neutral and alkaline pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include ground cover, rock gardens and alpine beds.

About

Minuartia is a creeping, mat-forming evergreen plant with linear leaves, belonging to the Caryophyllaceae family. It thrives in full sun on south- or west-facing, sheltered sites with well-drained, fertile soil that is chalky, loamy, or sandy and neutral to alkaline in pH. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is suitable for use as ground cover in rock gardens and alpine beds. This cultivar is of interest during spring and summer and can be propagated by seed or division.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Minuartia

Sunlight: Full sun
Soil type: Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pH: Neutral, Alkaline
Soil moisture: Well-drained
Aspect: South-facing, West-facing
Exposure: Sheltered
UK hardiness: H5

Plant details

Minuartia size, habit and characteristics

Habit: Creeping, Mat-forming
Foliage: Evergreen, Linear leaves
Suggested uses: Ground cover, Rock gardens, Alpine beds

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Minuartia

Propagation: Seed, Division
Pest resistance: Resistant to common pests
Disease resistance: Resistant to common diseases

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to plant Minuartia?

Minuartia prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Minuartia need?

Minuartia is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It prefers neutral and alkaline soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.

Is Minuartia hardy in the UK?

Minuartia has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.

How do I propagate Minuartia?

Seed, Division.

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