• A close-up of Sibbaldia procumbens (Creeping Sibbaldia) in bloom, showing delicate white flowers with five rounded petals and prominent red-tipped stamens. The small blossoms are scattered among clusters of tiny green buds and glossy, deep green leaves.
  • Several stems of Sibbaldia procumbens (Creeping Sibbaldia) arch outward, each carrying clusters of dainty white flowers with red stamens. The plant's rich green leaves and dense, low-growing form spill over the edge of a rock, with unopened buds scattered throughout.
  • A patch of Sibbaldia procumbens (Creeping Sibbaldia) growing low to the ground, its spreading stems weaving between rocks and mosses. The green, three-lobed leaves show hints of purple and red along the edges, reflecting the hardy alpine environment.
  • A dense cluster of Creeping Sibbaldia (Sibbaldia procumbens) growing among pale, flat rocks. The low-growing plant features dark green, toothed leaves and numerous small, white, five-petaled flowers with fine yellow stamens, blooming on delicate stems that rise slightly above the foliage.
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Sibbaldia procumbens - Creeping Sibbaldia

Sibbaldia procumbens - Creeping Sibbaldia

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Creeping Sibbaldia produces small, white, five-petaled flowers in summer, adding a subtle charm to its spreading green foliage. This tough, low-growing perennial forms dense mats of finely divided, strawberry-like leaves, making it an excellent ground cover for alpine and rocky landscapes. While specific interactions with native bees, birds, or butterflies are not well-documented, as a native alpine species, it likely contributes to the biodiversity and stability of its ecosystem.

A resilient choice for self-sustaining, low-maintenance gardens, Creeping Sibbaldia excels at stabilizing soil and thrives in drainage swales and dry creek beds that experience both wet and dry conditions throughout the year. It prefers well-drained, sandy, or gravelly soils and is highly adapted to high elevations and harsh conditions, requiring minimal maintenance. Information on deer resistance is not available.

How Easy Is This Plant to Grow?

Germination Difficulty: Intermediate
Growing Difficulty: Beginner
Speed of Growth: Moderate/Fast
Age to First Bloom: 2-3

Plant Sizes & Blooming Window

Important Information - The "Plant Sizes" are provided as a general guideline for plant selection. The "Blooming Window" indicates the general period when the species is in bloom, not how long an individual plant will flower.

Plant growth and bloom times will vary depending on geographical location & individual site conditions. Please scroll down to see the specific information for this plant.

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Plant Specifics

Seeds Per Pack

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Light Conditions

  • Sun

Soil Conditions

  • Moist
  • Well Drained
  • Gravelly

Height

  • Under 6"

Width

  • Mat Forming

Bloom Colour

  • White

Month of Bloom

  • July
  • August

Vigorousness

  • Moderate

Deer Resistance

  • Undocumented

Features

  • Bees
  • Long Bloom Time
  • Used as Groundcover
  • Urban Spaces
  • Rural Spaces
  • Good in Containers

Chinook Exposure

  • Fully Exposed

Distribution Info

Native to circumpolar regions, Creeping Sibbaldia is found in AB, SK, and BC, extending southward into the western US. It thrives in high alpine areas, particularly in rocky, mountainous habitats known as 'fell fields,' where cold, thin air prevails.

Traditional Edible & Medicinal Info

Sibbaldia procumbens has no well documented medicinal or edible uses.