Profile

• Botanical Name: Cerastium tomentosum
• Family: Caryophyllaceae
• Plant Type: Hardy Perennial
• Plant Usage: Groundcover
• Hardiness Zone: 4
• Foliage Color: Silver
• Flower Color: White
• Bloom Time: Late Spring to Early Summer
• Winter Interest: Dormant
• Height: 6"
• Spread: 12"
• Light Requirement: Full Sun
• Origin: Europe and Western Asian Mountains
• Self Sowing: No
• Shade Tolerant: No
• Substitutes: VEW  ASALA 

Description

Aptly named "Snow-in-Summer", this species is a strong and sturdy groundcover that will do well on a green roof with reliable moisture. An abundance of white flowers in late spring are a bonus to the eye-catching silver or gray-green foliage. Will benefit from a deeper soil profile or mounded green roof media, and regular watering. Grown mostly for its stunning foliage which can persist though the fall and well into winter. We recommend planning for regular maintenance when using this plant on green roofs. Available spring only. Please contact office for lead times.