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.
| 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 |
| Plant Family | Caryophyllaceae |
| Common names | Dusty Miller, Snow Plant, Snow in Summer |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early) |
| Height |
6" - 1' (15cm - 30cm) |
| Spread |
6" - 2' (15cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing |
9" - 12" (23cm - 30cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, 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 |
| 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 |
| Plant Family | Caryophyllaceae |
| Common names | Dusty Miller, Snow Plant, Snow in Summer |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early) |
| Height |
6" - 1' (15cm - 30cm) |
| Spread |
6" - 2' (15cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing |
9" - 12" (23cm - 30cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, 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 |
How many Cerastium tomentosum (Snow in Summer) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Cerastium tomentosum (Snow in Summer) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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