Honckenya peploides Sea sandwort (Caryophyllaceae)

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Honckenya peploides
Sea sandwort
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The Honckenya peploides plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Caryophyllaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Sea sandwort. Some home gardeners know the variety as Arenaria peploides.

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Latin Name:  Honckenya peploides
Common Name:  Sea sandwort
Family:  Caryophyllaceae
Author:  (L.)Ehrh.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.2   Mature Width:  1

Habitat:  By sea coasts on mobile sand and sandy shingle[17].

Cultivation Notes: Requires a well-drained soil and an open sunny position. When well sited, the plant can spread quite freely at the roots[K]. Grows well in an outdoor bed at Kew[K].

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