Cerastium is a genus of annual, winter annual, or perennial flowering plants belonging to the family Caryophyllaceae. They are commonly called mouse-ears or mouse-ear chickweeds. There are 214 accepted species, [1] [2] found nearly worldwide but with the greatest concentration in the northern temperate regions.

Cerastium tomentosum, known as snow-in-summer, is a short-lived, low-growing, mat-forming perennial which is typically massed in sunny locations as a ground cover. Tufts of narrow, gray-green leaves (each to 1" long and 1/4" wide) form a 6” tall foliage mat.

2023年11月22日 · Plant Characteristics: Cerastium is a mat-forming hardy perennial, known for its small, starry flowers and gray downy leaves. It blooms in early spring or summer, making it a charming addition to gardens with its Chickweed or Snow-in-summer varieties.

Blooming profusely in late spring and early summer, Cerastium tomentosum (Snow-In-Summer) is a low-growing, short-lived perennial that forms a dense mat of silvery-gray foliage dotted with star-like, pristine white flowers with notched petals.

Snow-in-summer is a low-growing, herbaceous perennial that will form a 6-inch tall mat of attractive narrow leaves. The plant spreads by underground runners and makes a good ground cover; however, it is a short-lived plant that may result in dead patches in a covered area.

2023年2月9日 · Cerastium tomentosum is an evergreen perennial ground cover that is commonly known as Snow in Summer. It is low-growing, creeping and forms a very dense mat-like cover. It does not tolerate foot traffic, but it works well on sunny slopes that are …

Cerastium fontanum, also called mouse-ear chickweed, common mouse-ear, or starweed, is a species of mat-forming perennial or, rarely, annual plant. It is native to Europe but introduced elsewhere. Its identifying characteristics are tear-shaped leaves growing opposite one another in a star pattern, hairy leaves, and small white flowers.

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Cerastium arvense, commonly known as field chickweed, meadow chickweed or field mouse-ear, is a multi-stemmed herbaceous perennial. It grows in a variety of different forms, ranging from (1) strongly rhizomatous (taproot absent), long-creeping, mat-forming plants to (2) tap-rooted (sometimes shortly rhizomatous), clumping, and more upright plants.

Sticky Chickweed is an annual weed in the pink family and is similar to chickweed (Stellaria media) but has a more erect habit. The leaves and stems are hairy giving it a gray appearance. This weed can tolerate a wide range of soils in sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained moist to …