Thyme-leaved Sandwort
NameThyme-leaved Sandwort
Species NameArenaria serpyllifolia
Common NameThyme-leaved Sandwort
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typeground
Geographic Origineurope
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Foliage Typedeciduous
Height (cm)8
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynone
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesSmall white flowers with five petals, numerous buds, herbaceous growth habit. Not typically used for bonsai.
Description
This image displays a wild specimen of Thyme-leaved Sandwort, a small herbaceous plant with delicate white flowers and numerous buds. While not a traditional bonsai subject due to its non-woody nature and annual/biennial lifecycle, it exhibits a naturally upright growth habit. The plant is currently flowering.
