Overview
Minuartia inamoena is a plant with a creeping, mat-forming habit in the genus Minuartia, part of the Caryophyllaceae family, with evergreen, linear leaves foliage. Minuartia inamoena 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 inamoena is a creeping, mat-forming cultivar of the Minuartia genus, belonging to the Caryophyllaceae family. It features evergreen, linear leaves and thrives in full sun with a south- or west-facing aspect in sheltered locations. This cultivar prefers fertile, well-drained soils such as chalk, loam, or sand with a neutral to alkaline pH. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is suitable for use as ground cover in rock gardens and alpine beds, with its main season of interest spanning spring and summer.
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 inamoena 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 inamoena
- 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 inamoena?
Minuartia inamoena prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Minuartia inamoena need?
Minuartia inamoena 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 inamoena hardy in the UK?
Minuartia inamoena 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 inamoena?
Seed, Division.
More in the Minuartia genus
- Minuartia
- Minuartia cherlerioides
- Minuartia smejkalii
- Minuartia strictaTeesdale sandwort
- Minuartia vernaspring sandwort
