Minuartia stellata growing creeping subshrub of the genus Minuartia also known as Stitchwort or Sandwort, Minuartia stellata perennial evergreen plant, used as ornamental plant and grow on rocks as groundcover plant, can grow in subtropical, mediterranean or temperate climate and growing in hardiness zone 4-9.
Leaves color green in triangular shape, the leaves small and grow in rosette structure.
Flower color white in star shape.
Rocks, well-drained soil, rich soil
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
?
Planting season:
Spring / Summer / Autumn
Pests and diseases:
?
Pruning season:
All year
How to prune:
Dead parts
Size of the plant:
1-5cm, 0.2-2 inches, and widely as long as given
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Slow growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water / Big amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full sun / Half shade
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Bloom season?
Summer
General information about the flower:
Small star shape white flowers
Minuartia stellata
Planting Season: Autumn Planting, Spring Planting, Summer planting
Light exposure requirements: Full sun Plants, Part shade Plants
Climates that the plant can grow: Mediterranean Climate, Subtropics Climate, Temperate Climate
Growing speed of the plant: Average growing plants, Fast growing plants
Plant life-form: Evergreen, Perennial plant, Subshrub
Plant Uses: Ground cover plants, Ornamental plants
Requirements for watering the plant: Big amount of water, Regularly water
Hardiness zones: Hardiness zone 4, Hardiness zone 5, Hardiness zone 6, Hardiness zone 7, Hardiness zone 8, Hardiness zone 9
Ornamental parts: Ornamental leaves, Ornamental plant
Leaf color:
Blooming season: Summer flowers
Flower colors: White flower
Harvest Season:
Edible Parts:
Culinary uses: