Cerastium tomentosum 'Silver Carpet': Snow-in-Summer

Cerastium tomentosum 'Silver Carpet' is a classic, low-growing perennial prized for its dense, silvery-gray, woolly foliage that forms a tight, weed-suppressing mat. In late spring to early summer, it is completely smothered in a profusion of small, pure white, star-shaped flowers with notched petals, creating a stunning "snow in summer" effect. This cultivar is selected for its particularly compact habit and intense silver foliage color.

Plant Profile

'Silver Carpet' thrives in full sun and poor, well-drained soil. It is extremely drought-tolerant once established and excels in rock gardens, dry walls, between stepping stones, and as an edging plant. It dislikes wet, humid conditions and heavy clay. After flowering, a light shearing keeps the foliage dense and tidy. A tough, reliable groundcover for difficult, dry, sunny sites.