Snow in Summer
Cerastium tomentosum
A shimmering silver groundcover that erupts in a snowy carpet of white blooms.
- Plant Type
- Perennials & Annuals
- Width
- 6-12 In.
- Height
- 6-12 In.
- USDA hardiness zone
- 3 - 7
- Sun requirements
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water requirements
- Low
- Design image count
- 5
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Cerastium tomentosum is a vigorous, mat-forming perennial prized for its striking silvery-gray, woolly foliage that remains evergreen in many climates. Reaching only 6 to 12 inches in height, it spreads quickly via runners to create a dense, weed-suppressing carpet. In late spring, the plant is transformed by a profusion of star-shaped white flowers, creating a spectacular "snow-in-summer" effect. It thrives in full sun and well-drained, poor soils, making it ideal for rock gardens or slopes.