Plant Description: Montia parvifolia is a perennial herb growing erect to about 40 centimeters (16 in) tall from a matted, branching base. It spreads via leafy stolons with sprouting bulblets. The fleshy oval leaves are alternately arranged in a rosette and measure up to 6 centimeters (2.4 in) in length. The flower stems arise basally from the leaf rosette, and the inflorecence at the tip of the stem bears 1 to 12 flowers each with five pink or white petals up to 1.5 centimeters (0.59 in) long.
- Height: 16in (when flowering)
- Width: 6in
- Sun Needs: Part Sun to shade
- Soil Needs: Well-drained soil
- Bloom Time: April through June
- Portland Plant List (Backyard Habitat Certification): No
Landscape Use and Ecological Function: Showy Rock Montia is most commonly found growing on mossy rocks and rocky outcrops in moist meadows and woodlands.
Showy Montia grows well alongside other native plants such as Seablush, Broadleaf Stonecrop, Crevice Alumroot, Large Leaf Avens
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