Eremogone Species, Hooker's Desert Sandwort

Eremogonehookeri

Family
Caryophyllaceae (kar-ree-oh-fil-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Eremogone (er-em-OH-gon-ee)
Species
hookeri (HOOK-er-ee)
Synonym
Arenaria hookeri
Arenaria hookeri subsp. desertorum
Arenaria hookeri var. desertorum
Eremogone hookeri subsp. desertorum
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutrals
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Ithaca, NY (Zone 5b) | January 2005 | neutral

In general Arenaria generally prefers moist but well-drained, sandy, poor soil in full sun. Sow seed in containers in an open frame in a...Read More

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south central, WI (Zone 5a) | January 2005 | neutral

Catalog reports: Fine needled, green cushions.
Divide large mats in spring.

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