Cerastium tomentosum
Snow in Summer, Taurus Cerastium, Mouse-Ear Chickweed, Silver Carpet
Family: Caryophyllaceae Pink
| Type | Perennial |
| USDA Hardiness range | 4A - 7A |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Bloom color | White |
| Bloom time | Mid Spring to Mid Summer |
| Water needs | Dry to moist |
| Landscape uses | Border, container, ground cover, rock garden, seashore |
| Height | 6" to 8" / 15cm to 20cm |
| Spread | n/a |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Persistence | Semi-evergreen |
| Leaf color | Silvery |
| Fruit color | n/a |
| Soil pH requirements | Neutral |
| Soil type | Sandy, loamy |
| Form | Spreading or horizontal |
| Attributes and features | Attractive foilage, naturalizing |