Overview
Minuartia smejkalii is a plant with a creeping, mat-forming habit in the genus Minuartia, part of the Caryophyllaceae family, with evergreen, linear leaves foliage. Minuartia smejkalii 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 smejkalii is a creeping, mat-forming cultivar of the Minuartia genus, known for its evergreen, linear leaves. It thrives in full sun on well-drained, fertile soils such as chalk, loam, or sand, preferring neutral to alkaline pH. This plant is best suited to sheltered, south- or west-facing aspects and is hardy in the UK (H5). It is ideal for use as ground cover in rock gardens and alpine beds, with its 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 smejkalii 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 smejkalii
- 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 smejkalii?
Minuartia smejkalii prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Minuartia smejkalii need?
Minuartia smejkalii 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 smejkalii hardy in the UK?
Minuartia smejkalii 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 smejkalii?
Seed, Division.
More in the Minuartia genus
- Minuartia
- Minuartia cherlerioides
- Minuartia strictaTeesdale sandwort
- Minuartia vernaspring sandwort
- Minuartia inamoena