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Snow-in-summer

Cerastium tomentosum

Field notes

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.

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12 native animals
supported in the US

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Ground covers
Light: Full sun Part shade
Moisture: Dry Well drained
Soil: Sand Loam Clay
Soil pH: Acid Neutral Alkaline
Drought tolerant: Yes
Deer resistant: Yes
Resists: Dry soil Poor soil
Habit: Ascending Creeping Dense Spreading
Plant type: Ground cover Herbaceous perennial

From NC State Extension.