Cerastium tomentosum (Snow-in-Summer)


Botanical Information

FamilyCaryophyllaceae
GenusCerastium
Speciestomentosum
CategoryPerennials
OriginEurope and Western Asia.
Pronunciation

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone3 - 7
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone1a - 7a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH5 - H7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-37 - (-12)
Temperature (°F)-35 - 10
Height15 - 30 cm
Spread22 - 30 cm
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodMay, June, July, August

Description and Growing Information

ShapeLow-growing and mat-forming.
LandscapeGroundcover, borders, edges and rock gardens, may be considered invasive in ideal situations.
PropagationBy seed, division, and stem tip cuttings.
CultivationGrows best in dry, sandy areas with full sun but is adaptive to many soil types.
PestsNo pest or disease problems.
HabitatAlpine regions.
Leaf DescriptionTufts of narrow leaves that are 2 - 3 cm long and 1 - 6 mm wide. Stems rise above the foliage.
Flower Description5-petaled, snow-like flowers appear in clusters and are 2 -3 cm in diameter.
Colour DescriptionThe leaves are greyish-green. The flowers are white.

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