Cerastium tomentosum (Snow in Summer)
Snow in Summer, Dusty Miller, Jerusalem Star, Snow Plant, Wooly Mouse-Ear Chickweed
Blooming profusely in late spring and early summer, Cerastium tomentosum (Snow-In-Summer) is a low-growing, short-lived perennial that forms a dense mat of silvery-gray foliage dotted with star-like, pristine white flowers with notched petals. Evergreen, it spreads quickly by reseeding itself and makes a great ground cover for sunny areas.
- Winter hardy, this low-growing perennial grows only 6-12 in. tall (15-30 cm) and spreads 6-18 in. (15-45 cm).
- Best in full sun in dry, sandy, well-drained soils. Tolerates a wide range of soils, but good drainage is essential. Grows well in cool summer climates and is intolerant of high summer heat and humidity. Drought tolerant.
- Great choice for rock gardens, edging, ground cover or containers. Lovely on a stone wall for a cascading effect. Deer resistant!
- Plants will self-seed in the garden if spent blooms are not removed.
- Best to shear off flower stems after bloom in order to prevent self-seeding and maintain a tidy habit.
- Easily divided in spring or fall.
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Requirements
Hardiness | 3
– 7 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 1
– 7 |
Climate Zones | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A1, A2 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early) |
Height | 6" – 1' (15cm – 30cm) |
Spread | 6" – 2' (15cm – 60cm) |
Spacing | 9" – 12" (22cm – 30cm) |
Water Needs | Low |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
Garden Uses | Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 3
– 7 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 1
– 7 |
Climate Zones | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A1, A2 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early) |
Height | 6" – 1' (15cm – 30cm) |
Spread | 6" – 2' (15cm – 60cm) |
Spacing | 9" – 12" (22cm – 30cm) |
Water Needs | Low |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
Garden Uses | Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |