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Snow In Summer

Cerastium Tomentosum

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Overview

Snow In Summer (Cerastium tomentosum) is a vigorous, mat-forming perennial that flourishes in full sun. Its felt-like foliage, reaching 6-12 inches high, spreads up to 24 inches, providing excellent ground cover. From late spring to early summer, it boasts abundant star-shaped, white flowers creating a striking contrast with its silvery-gray leaves. Hardy in zones 3-7, it requires well-drained soil and minimal maintenance, making it ideal for rock gardens and border fronts.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 3–9Type Ground cover, PerennialClimate Temperate

Snow In Summer (Cerastium Tomentosum) — Snow In Summer (Cerastium tomentosum) is a vigorous, mat-forming perennial that flourishes in full sun; it boasts

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 3–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Ground cover, Perennial
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Snow In Summer (Cerastium Tomentosum) — It demands well-draining soil to avoid root rot and is exceptionally drought-tolerant once established

Snow In Summer (Cerastium Tomentosum) — making it a low-maintenance choice for xeriscapes or rock gardens; scientifically known as Cerastium tomentosum

Snow In Summer (Cerastium Tomentosum) — <br><br>For the landscape designer

Snow In Summer (Cerastium Tomentosum) — bright white flowers that blossom profusely in late spring to early summer, image 58

Snow In Summer (Cerastium Tomentosum) — <br><br>For the landscape designer; hence its colloquial name

Snow In Summer (Cerastium Tomentosum) — bright white flowers that blossom profusely in late spring to early summer, image 35

Snow In Summer (Cerastium Tomentosum) — Clients will appreciate its easy care requirements and the graceful charm it adds to their garden palette; ground cover

Snow In Summer (Cerastium Tomentosum) — white flowers creating a striking contrast with its silvery-gray leaves; mat-forming perennial favored for its striking

Snow In Summer (Cerastium Tomentosum) — scientifically known as Cerastium tomentosum

Snow In Summer (Cerastium Tomentosum) — it boasts abundant star-shaped; its felt-like foliage, reaching 6-12 inches high, spreads up to 24 inches, image 73

Snow In Summer (Cerastium Tomentosum) — scientifically known as Cerastium tomentosum; making it ideal for rock gardens and border fronts, image 54

Snow In Summer (Cerastium Tomentosum) — ground cover / perennial with white blooms; set against its silver-foliaged backdrop, image 68

Snow In Summer (Cerastium Tomentosum) — which can reach up to 18 inches in width; white flowers creating a striking contrast with its silvery-gray, image 80

Snow In Summer (Cerastium Tomentosum) — Across the expanse of its growth

Snow In Summer (Cerastium Tomentosum) — mat-forming perennial favored for its striking contrast and ground-covering capabilities; is reminiscent of, image 78

Snow In Summer (Cerastium Tomentosum) — The foliage itself is just as appealing; it demands well-draining soil to avoid root rot and is exceptionally

Snow In Summer (Cerastium Tomentosum) — set against its silver-foliaged backdrop; <br><br>For the landscape designer, image 59

Snow In Summer (Cerastium Tomentosum) — Across the expanse of its growth; white flowers in the garden, image 79

Snow In Summer (Cerastium Tomentosum) — Snow In Summer (Cerastium tomentosum) is a vigorous, mat-forming perennial that flourishes in full sun; it, image 70

Snow In Summer (Cerastium Tomentosum) — Its felt-like foliage, reaching 6-12 inches high, spreads up to 24 inches, providing excellent ground cover

Snow In Summer (Cerastium Tomentosum) — set against its silver-foliaged backdrop

Snow In Summer (Cerastium Tomentosum) — From late spring to early summer; making it a low-maintenance choice for xeriscapes or rock gardens

Snow In Summer (Cerastium Tomentosum) — ground cover / perennial for full or half

Snow In Summer (Cerastium Tomentosum) — white flowers creating a striking contrast with its silvery-gray leaves

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