| | | Family | Caryophyllaceae | | Plant Type | | | Zone | USDA: 4a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3 | | Care Level | low, easy, suitable for beginners. | | Height | 2 - 4 cm (1 - 2 in) | | Spread | 20 - 30 cm (8 - 12 in) | | Light | full sun | | Soil Moisture | low to average, well-drained | | Soil Type | loam to sandy | | Soil pH | acidic to alkaline | | | Description | Paronychia kapela ssp. serpyllifolia (mossy whitlow-wort) produces white blossoms during early summer to mid-summer. This plant has evergreen foliage. | | Typical Uses | Alpine or rock garden, container, edging and ground cover. | | Special Characteristics | Paronychia kapela ssp. serpyllifolia is tolerant of drought and light foot traffic. | | |