Snow-in-Summer
Cerastium tomentosum
Plant Details:
Plant Type: Perennial
Plant Family: Caryophyllaceae
Plant Description: Rampant, mat forming perennial producing white or silvery woolly leaves. Profuse amounts of star shaped five petalled 1" white flowers bloom in late spring to summer. Tolerates a wide range of soils as long as they are well-drained. Great for ground covers or rock gardens. Prefers full sun.
Maintenance:
Maintenance Type: Perennial - Evergreen
Plant Care: Perennial - Evergreen (soft-stemmed plants that keep their leaves and color during winter): Remove spent blooms to promote rebloom later. To avoid winter stress, wait until spring to identify what portions of the plant are still alive and then remove the rest.
Plant Attributes:
Mature Size: 4-6" tall x 6-12" wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Localscapes: Infill Plant
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Silver-blue, Silver-green
Bloom Colors: White
Bloom Seasons: Late Spring
Bloom Period: May - Jun
Growing Conditions:
Hardiness Zone: 3 to 7
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun)
Irrigation Requirement: 
Moderate (1/2" every 7-10 days)
Moderate (1/2" every 7-10 days)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Resistant: Unknown
Garden Location:
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Commercial Concepts
- JVWCD Building
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Design Path
- Design Ideas-East
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Neighborhood Landscapes
- A Desert with Altitude
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Planting Path
- Turf Alternatives
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Spring -
Summer -
Fall -
Winter
