Beautiful Sandwort
Sabulina rubella
- Native to:
- Aleutian Is., Canada, Finland, Føroyar, Greenland, Iceland, Labrador, Norway, Russia, Svalbard, Sweden, United States
brewbooks (www.flickr.com) from near Seattle, USA
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Caryophyllaceae
- Genus:
- Sabulina
- Species:
- Sabulina rubella
- USDA Symbol:
- MIRU3
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual | Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 15 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- white
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, acidic, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–42 days
- Notes:
- Requires light for germination; surface sow and do not cover seeds.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI