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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) — white flowers in the garden
Snow In Summer (Cerastium Tomentosum) — Across the expanse of its growth; white flowers in the garden
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 50
Snow In Summer (Cerastium Tomentosum) — mat-forming perennial favored for its striking contrast and ground-covering capabilities; is reminiscent of a fresh
Snow In Summer (Cerastium Tomentosum) — is reminiscent of a fresh snowfall; from late spring to early summer
Snow In Summer (Cerastium Tomentosum) — mat-forming perennial favored for its striking contrast and ground-covering capabilities
Snow In Summer (Cerastium Tomentosum) — Clients will appreciate its easy care requirements and the graceful charm it adds to their garden palette, image 66
Snow In Summer (Cerastium Tomentosum) — making it ideal for rock gardens and border fronts; ground cover / perennial for full or half
Snow In Summer (Cerastium Tomentosum) — From late spring to early summer
Snow In Summer (Cerastium Tomentosum) — <br><br>For the landscape designer; hence its colloquial name, image 65
Snow In Summer (Cerastium Tomentosum) — making it ideal for rock gardens and border fronts; ground cover / perennial for full or half, image 76
Snow In Summer (Cerastium Tomentosum) — Snow In Summer (Cerastium tomentosum) is a vigorous, mat-forming perennial that flourishes in full sun; it, image 47
Snow In Summer (Cerastium Tomentosum) — hence its colloquial name; across the expanse of its growth, image 61
Snow In Summer (Cerastium Tomentosum) — set against its silver-foliaged backdrop; <br><br>For the landscape designer
Snow In Summer (Cerastium Tomentosum) — From late spring to early summer; making it a low-maintenance choice for xeriscapes or rock gardens, image 72
Snow In Summer (Cerastium Tomentosum) — bright white flowers that blossom profusely in late spring to early summer
Snow In Summer (Cerastium Tomentosum) — ground cover / perennial with white blooms; set against its silver-foliaged backdrop
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 57
Snow In Summer (Cerastium Tomentosum) — white flowers creating a striking contrast with its silvery-gray leaves; mat-forming perennial favored for, image 51
Snow In Summer (Cerastium Tomentosum) — hence its colloquial name; across the expanse of its growth
Snow In Summer (Cerastium Tomentosum) — hence its colloquial name
Snow In Summer (Cerastium Tomentosum) — ground cover / perennial for full or half; clients will appreciate its easy care requirements and the, image 69
Snow In Summer (Cerastium Tomentosum) — mat-forming perennial favored for its striking contrast and ground-covering capabilities; is reminiscent of, image 55
Snow In Summer (Cerastium Tomentosum) — Its felt-like foliage, reaching 6-12 inches high, spreads up to 24 inches, providing excellent ground, image 71
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