Snow in Summer - Cerastium

A great herbaceous ground cover which is low growing, creeping, matlike, and 6 - 12 inches tall by 12 inches wide. Although it tolerates no foot traffic, Snow In Summer (Cerastium Tomentosum) performs well as a general ground cover. It works very good on sunny banks that are too steep to mow, between stepping stones, and in the cracks of stone walls and ledges.

The evergreen leaves are grayish green and covered with soft-textured whitish hairs. Each reaches 1 inch long by 1/4" wide and is oblong in shape. Growth is moderate to fast. Performs best in well-drained sandy or loamy soil with low fertility. Excellent tolerance to drought and little watering is required. Prefer full sun; however, plants in hot zones do better in light shade.

Season: Perennial
Zones: 3 - 10
Height: 6 - 12 inches
Width: Prostrate
Bloom Season: Late Spring to Early Summer
Environment: Full Sun, Dry, Moist but Well Drained

Approximately 5000 seeds covers 300 square feet.