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| Family | Caryophyllaceae | | Plant Type | | | Zone | USDA: 4a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3
| | Care Level | medium | | Height | 2 - 5 cm (1 - 2 in) | | Spread | 30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 in) | | Light | partial shade | | Soil Moisture | average to moist, well-drained | | Soil Type | clay to sandy | | Soil pH | acidic to alkaline |
| | Description | Arenaria balearica (corsican sandwort) bears white blooms during late spring to early summer. The foliage is deep green in colour and evergreen. | | Typical Uses | Alpine or rock garden, container and ground cover. | | Special Characteristics | Arenaria balearica tolerates light foot traffic, and is noted for being naturally resistant to deer. | | |
