Cerastium tomentosum: Snow-in-Summer for Rock Gardens

Cerastium tomentosum – Cascading Silver Foliage and White Flowers

Snow-in-summer is great for rock gardens, dry areas, containers, and stone walls (cascading effect). Single plant can carpet a yard wide. After flowers fade, silver/grey foliage shines against green. Can be short-lived.

Culture

Sunny spot, well-drained soil. Propagate by seed indoors in spring or after last frost, divide in spring/autumn, or sow in autumn. No serious problems except root rot.

Key Features

• Height: Under 6 in.
• Spread: 6–12 in.
• Light: Full sun
• Moisture: Dry
• Bloom: Spring to summer (white)
• Foliage: Silver/grey
• Features: Drought-tolerant, good for rock gardens