Cerastium tomentosum 'Silver Carpet'

Snow In Summer

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Common Name: 

Snow In Summer

Flower color: 

Foliage color: 

Silver

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Maximum temperature: 

40°C

Minimum temperature: 

7°C

Maximum height: 

25 cm

Maximum width: 

45 cm

Snow In Summer (Cerastium tomentosum 'Silver Carpet') - Description

Cerastium tomentosum 'Silver Carpet' adds excellent spring color to your rock gardens, or as a border plant. Little white flowers appear in early spring and the silver foliage is stunning all season long. 'Silver Carpet' is deer resistant and also can handle light foot traffic.

Snow In Summer (Cerastium tomentosum 'Silver Carpet') - Blooming

In the early summer, small white flowers appear in masses.

Snow In Summer (Cerastium tomentosum 'Silver Carpet') - Growth

Annuals and perennials. Snow-in-Summer is a low growing plant that does fine in mild and cold winter climates. Performs well with full sun exposure but requires partial shade in the hottest of climates. Works well as a ground cover on hills or level ground, in rock gardens or in between stepping stones.

Snow In Summer (Cerastium tomentosum 'Silver Carpet') - Planting

In fall, sow seeds in an open frame using containers. Divide in spring. Division entails propagating a plant by splitting it into 2 or more parts. Each part has its own root system and more than one shoot or dormant bud. In summer, can propagate from stem-tip cuttings.

Snow In Summer (Cerastium tomentosum 'Silver Carpet') - Pest

Uncommon.

Snow In Summer (Cerastium tomentosum 'Silver Carpet') - Interesting facts

From the several genera of Chickweed, Mouse Ear Chickweed and Stellaria contain desirable species.

Snow In Summer (Cerastium tomentosum 'Silver Carpet') - Soil and irrigation

Is not fussy about soil type as long as it drains well. Give moderate to regular water.

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