Avalanche Mountain Sandwort
Arenaria montana 'Avalanche'
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Avalanche Mountain Sandwort highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateSlow
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Pollinator Friendly
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Fragrant
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodLate Spring, Summer
Growing Zones 4-8
Xeric and Alpine gardens rejoice! The Avalanche Mountain Sandwort (Arenaria montana 'Avalanche') has darling little pure white blossoms! These five-petalled beauties cheerfully smother the tops of these low-growing mounding plants and seem to float atop a sea of silvery gray-green foliage.
Don't let the silky petals and fine-textured foliage fool you, these perennial flowering ornamentals are tough! From late spring until early summer these xeric plants bloom with pure white blossoms and attract loads of pollinators.
Avalanche loves drier cooler weather and conditions, brightening any rocky area and tough location with its long-lasting bloom and silvery foliage.
Planting and Application:
Mountain Sandwort loves rocky, sandy and dry soil. Once established it is very drought tolerant and Xeric, so don't be afraid to tuck it on top of retaining walls, high hillsides and dangerous slopes. Use along hot sunny walkways and paths, around sunbaked landscape features and as edging along that side of your home's foundation.
Perfect in Alpine garden beds and rock gardens, these are ideal for that hell-strip along the road and sidewalk. The smaller size and low growth make Sandworts ideal for sunny porch and patio containers and planters! Once established, they require very little water and maintenance and act as a beautiful spiller, even when not in bloom!
- Darling Pure White Blossoms
- Bee & Butterfly Friendly
- Fine-Textured Gray-Green Foliage
- Low-Growing & Mat-Forming
- Rock & Alpine Gardens, Xeriscaping, Groundcover
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Sandworts love full sun and won't really settle for anything less. They also need excellent drainage, so any drier, rocky or sandy location will suit them perfectly. Average garden beds and soil will work too, but just be sure you have very well-drained soil on the drier side. Slower growing just means less maintenance from you!
- Full Sun
- Any Well-Drained Soil & Low Water Needs Once Established
- Deer Resistant
- Prune/Clean Mound Late Winter
- Cold Hardy USDA Zones 4-8
Buy Avalanche Mountain Sandwort for a cheerful and easy care little flowering ornamental groundcover perennial that will stand up to the challenges of full sun and dry locations! Order now at NatureHills.com!
