Sand myrtle is a low evergreen shrub with glossy leaves, pink buds and white flowers, followed by bronze-toned foliage in winter.
- Height
- 45–92 cm / 1.5–3 ft
- Spread
- 121–153 cm / 4–5 ft
- Light
- Partial shade
- Soil moisture
- Moist, well-drained
- Flowering
- Spring, Summer
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Maintenance
- Low
- USDA zones
- 6a–8b
Planting
Choose partial shade and moist, well-drained acidic soil enriched with organic matter. Allow for its spreading width in a low border, courtyard or container.
Care
Apply pine-needle mulch in spring to retain moisture. Prune only after flowering if needed, because the next flowers and fruit develop on older growth.
Before planting: It does not tolerate drought or overly wet soil.
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Sources & photo credit
Plant reference: NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. Content checked . Flowering seasons vary with local climate; USDA zones describe winter cold tolerance.
- Sand myrtle: Jason Hollinger · CC BY 2.0. Resized, converted to WebP and cropped for display.
- Mountain laurel: Randy Harter · CC BY 4.0. Resized, converted to WebP and cropped for display.
- Adam's needle yucca: Carl Lewis · CC BY 2.0. Resized, converted to WebP and cropped for display.
- Bearberry: Walter Siegmund · CC BY-SA 3.0. Resized, converted to WebP and cropped for display.