Cerastium tomentosum plant

Cerastium tomentosum

  • Perennial
  • 10-20 cm high
  • Light-coloured flowers
  • Distinctive powdery foliage
  • Evergreen

Garden use

Ornamental value and special features

Evergreen Powdery foliage

Characteristics

Height 10 - 20 cm
Flowering time May - June
Flower colour White
Leaf colour Grey-green
Growth habit Creeping
Hardiness down to about -30°C

Site conditions

Light Full sun, Sunny
Moisture Dry

Botanical information

Botanical name Cerastium tomentosum
Genus Cerastium
Family Caryophyllaceae
Common names NL: viltige hoornbloem
Origin Europe, South