Snow-in-Summer (Cerastium)
Cerastium tomentosum
SKU: HC015350
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Overview
This jumbo snow-in-summer has large stems and leaves and was discovered growing in a Santa Fe, NM. Its larger size and vigor make it an excellent lawn substitute, producing a carpet of white blooms in late spring. Drought resistant/drought tolerant plant (xeric). 4-5" x 15-18" wide.
key features
Botanical Name
Cerastium tomentosum
Growing Zones
Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9
Advantages
Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Groundcover, Naturalizes, Mass Plantings, Rock Gardens
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Mature Height
4-6" tall
Bloom Time
Late spring
SKU
HC015350
Description
4-5" x 15-18" wide. Horticulturist David Salman found this jumbo snow-in-summer growing in a Santa Fe, NM landscape some years ago. Its large stems and leaves caught his attention, being distinct from what he had been growing for years. Its larger size and vigor make it an excellent lawn substitute, producing a carpet of white blooms in late spring. It is especially recommended for poor, sandy soil sites where turf struggles.
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