This fast growing stoloniferous perennial forms a prostrate to dense mound habit. It has small silver green linear leaves and the white slightly perfumed star-shaped flowers appear in a cluster just above the foliage from spring to summer.

Hardiness zones 3 to 10

Cerastium tomentosum is naturally found from south and central Europe to west Asia growing in well drained, moderately fertile moist soil. It prefers an open sunny position and dislikes shade and is drought, salt spray and frost tolerant.

Snow in Summer is grown for its spreading habit and attractive white flowers. It is planted along front borders in small or cottage gardens or used as a ground cover or spill-over in rockeries. It is also used as a container plant and is suitable for seaside plantings establishing in 1 to 2 years. It tolerates a wide range of climate zones and is fast growing. ID 737

Cerastium (ka-RĂ-stee-um) tomentosum (tõ-men-TÕ-sum)

'Cerastium': from Greek keras - a horn (refers to the horn-like appearance of the seed capsules of some species); 'tomentosum': downy (refers to the hairs on the leaves).

Caryophyllaceae (kar-ree-oh-fil-AY-see-ee)
Carnation Family