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Cerastium
Cerastium
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Scientific Name: Cerastium tomentosum
Common Name: Snow-in-Summer
Hardiness Zone: 3-7
Hardiness Degree: -30°F (-34°C)
Blooming Season: Late spring to early summer
Plant Habit: Low-growing, spreading
Characteristics: Snow-in-Summer is a perennial ground cover prized for its silvery-gray foliage and profuse white flowers that blanket the plant in late spring to early summer. The small, star-shaped flowers create a striking contrast against the silver foliage, making it a standout in rock gardens, borders, or along pathways. This plant is drought tolerant once established and provides year-round interest with its evergreen foliage.
Water: Drought tolerant once established; water regularly during the first growing season.
Fertilize: Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring before new growth emerges.
Spacing: 12-18 inches (30-45 cm) apart
Height: 6-12 inches (15-30 cm)
Width: 12-24 inches (30-60 cm)
Exposure: Full sun to partial shade, prefers well-drained soil.
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