PlantFun
Plant Needs
Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade; tolerates rocky, exposed alpine sites
Watering
Water deeply when top 2 cm of soil is dry; drought-tolerant once established
Temperature
Hardy to -15°C; withstands cool mountain summers and frosty winters
Characteristics
- Leaf: Small, linear to lanceolate leaves with ciliate (fringed) margins, arranged oppositely on stems
- Flower: Tiny white five-petaled blooms, clustered at stem tips
- Stem: Slender, trailing to upright green stems with fine hairs
Care Guide
Watering
Keep soil slightly moist during active growth
Fertilization
Optional light compost top-dressing in early spring. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers that can promote leggy, weak growth
Crushed eggshell powder：Sprinkle a thin layer around plant bases in early spring; avoid direct contact with foliage to prevent burningPruning
- Trim back spent flower stems to maintain neat, compact growth
- Remove dead foliage in early spring to promote new shoot emergence
- Thin overcrowded mats to improve airflow and reduce disease risk
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: ASPCA: No recorded toxicity to cats
Humans: No known toxicity to humans
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: N/A
Usage: Rock garden ground cover, alpine container plant, dry stone wall filler
