Cerastium tomentosum
Also Known As
- Snow-In-Summer
Plant type
perennial, groundcover
size
- H: 6"-12"
- W: 9"-12"
planting zones
- 3a-8b
Cerastium tomentosum plant details
Cerastium tomentosum is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous perennial groundcover with blue foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty, lean and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Cerastium tomentosum
- Plant type: perennial groundcover
- Plant family: caryophyllaceae
- Foliage: deciduous blue
- Mature size: 9 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Cerastium tomentosum
- USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional
- Soil needs: average, gritty, lean and well-drained
Gardening facts about Cerastium tomentosum plant
How to Grow Cerastium tomentosum
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Flower Color
- white
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Texture
- fuzzy
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Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
4a-10b
Size
Height: 6"-7"
Width: 3'
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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