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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 3–9Climate Temperate
Snow In Summer (Cerastium Tomentosum) — is reminiscent of a fresh snowfall; from late spring to early summer, image 60

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
3–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Caryophyllaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Snow In Summer (Cerastium Tomentosum) — <br><br>For the landscape designer; hence its colloquial name, image 65
Snow In Summer (Cerastium Tomentosum) — is reminiscent of a fresh snowfall; from late spring to early summer, image 60
Snow In Summer (Cerastium Tomentosum) — it requires well-drained soil and minimal maintenance; the foliage itself is just as appealing, image 75
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) — scientifically known as Cerastium tomentosum; making it ideal for rock gardens and border fronts, image 77
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) — Across the expanse of its growth; white flowers in the garden, image 79
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

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