The herbaceous perennial Cerastium tomentosum (snow-in-summer) bears showy and white blossoms during late spring to mid-summer. The showy matte foliage is greyish lime in colour, fine in texture and semi-evergreen.
Typical Uses
Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, container, edging, ground cover, mass planting and naturalization.
Special Characteristics
This herbaceous perennial attracts butterflies to your garden. Cerastium tomentosum tolerates drought, salt and light foot traffic, and is noted for being naturally resistant to deer and rabbits.
Cautions
When planning your garden, take into consideration that Cerastium tomentosum (snow-in-summer) grows at a fast rate and will fill its designated space quickly. Where conditions are favourable, Cerastium tomentosum (snow-in-summer) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control. This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.
