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Hooker's Sandwort
Arenaria hookeri
Hooker's Sandwort
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Low-growing mat of tiny, moss-like foliage. Becomes covered in small white flowers in spring. Extremely low water use and native to Utah. Works well to add greenery to low water use landscaping or as a ground cover.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Part of our native plants collection, a specialty of ours.
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
Quick answers
How big does Hooker's Sandwort get?
About <6" tall and 12" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Hooker's Sandwort need?
Full Sun to Part Shade (3 to 6+ hours Sun).
How much water does Hooker's Sandwort need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Hooker's Sandwort grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 4, so it suits sites in zone 4 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Where can I buy Hooker's Sandwort in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Hooker's Sandwort wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.