Overview
Minuartia stricta is a plant with a creeping, mat-forming habit in the genus Minuartia, part of the Caryophyllaceae family, with evergreen, linear leaves foliage. Minuartia stricta 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
Sabulina stricta is a species of flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae known by the common names bog stitchwort, Teesdale sandwort and rock sandwort. It has a circumboreal distribution, occurring throughout much of the northernmost Northern Hemisphere from the lower Arctic into the alpine climates of mountainous areas in temperate Eurasia and North America. It grows in several types of habitat, including meadows, marshes, heath, beaches and bars, and arctic and alpine tundra. This is a small, mat-forming perennial herb just a few centimeters high. In the garden it prefers full sun and most soil types. In UK gardens it is hardy in most of the UK (RHS H5). Suggested uses include ground cover, rock gardens and alpine beds. It tolerates neutral and alkaline soils, well-drained conditions and south-facing and west-facing aspects.
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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 stricta 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 stricta
- 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 stricta?
Minuartia stricta prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Minuartia stricta need?
Minuartia stricta 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 stricta hardy in the UK?
Minuartia stricta 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 stricta?
Seed, Division.
