The herbaceous perennial Cerastium tomentosum 'Silberteppich' (Silver Carpet) bears showy flowers during late spring to mid summer. The foliage is showy, matte, semi-evergreen and fine in texture.
Typical Uses
Alpine or rock garden, border, edging and ground cover.
Special Characteristics
Butterflies are attracted to Cerastium tomentosum 'Silberteppich' (Silver Carpet) . Cerastium tomentosum 'Silberteppich' (Silver Carpet) is tolerant of drought and salt.
Cautions
With its fast growth rate, Cerastium tomentosum 'Silberteppich' (Silver Carpet) will reach its mature size quickly. Keep this in mind when planning the layout of your garden. Reaching maturity quickly can be a benefit if you want your garden to look more established sooner. Be advised that Cerastium tomentosum 'Silberteppich' (Silver Carpet) may be invasive where conditions are favourable. In such cases it will require maintenance to keep it under control. This plant is self-sowing, and without intervention may spread broadly and randomly.
