Snow in Summer, Semi-evergreen Perennial Of The Day

Cerastium tomentosum syn. Cerastium bierbersteinii 'Yo Yo'

Taurus Cerastium, Mouse-Ear Chickweed, Silver Carpet, Snow in Summer

Type Perennial

Hardy range 3A to 7A

Height 3" to 6" / 8cm to 15cm

Spread 6" to 12" / 15cm to 30cm

Growth rate Fast

Form Spreading or horizontal

Exposure Full sun

Persistence Semi-evergreen

Bloom Color White

Bloom Time Spring and Summer

EnvironmentThis plant tolerates drought.
This plant will grow in dry to moist soil.
Suitable soil is well-drained/loamy or sandy.
The pH preference is a neutral soil.

Leaf Color Green and silvery

This plant has attractive foliage.

Culture Notes Depending on the cultivars, this mat-forming plant can be invasive. Shear after the plant has bloomed to keep it neat and contained. Excellent as a ground cover, both for its white flowers and fuzzy-green/gray foliage. 'Yo Yo' is a compact plant with free flowering capabilities. It is well used as a spreading ground cover.
Well drained, infertile soil is preferable.

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