Cerastium tomentosum
About
Cerastium tomentosum (snow-in-summer) is an herbaceous flowering plant and a member of the family Caryophyllaceae. It is generally distinguished from other species of its genus by "tomentose" or felty foliage. It is a low, spreading perennial native to the alpine regions of central and southern Italy. The stems and leaves are silvery-grey, whilst the flowers are star-like, white and about 15 mm (0.59 in) across.
- Family
- Caryophyllaceae
How to use it
Snow-in-summer is often used in ornamental gardening due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It can serve as a ground cover, helping to prevent soil erosion while providing a beautiful display in the summer months. Additionally, its resilience makes it a great choice for rock gardens or areas with poor soil.
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Cerastium tomentosum
- Slug
- cerastium-tomentosum
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Caryophyllaceae
- Genus
- Cerastium
- Species
- tomentosum
- Wikidata QID
- Q114430
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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