Cerastium tomentosum

Cerastium tomentosum var. columnae

€4,00
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Cerastium tomentosum

Cerastium tomentosum var. columnae

€4,00

Cerastium tomentosum var. columnae is a soft, grey leaved, fast spreading ground cover originally from the mountains regions.


The leaves are soft and a striking grey-silver color, illuminating and reflecting light in the most magical way.

The flowers are little, white and star-shaped - blooming continuously throughout the summer.


👨‍🌾GARDENING TIPS👨‍🌾: Cerastium tomentosum

    • This ground cover is ideal for rock gardens and steep dry slopes as it thrives in well drained, dry soils.
    • It also looks quite dandy in a hanging basket as its foliage reflects the light and creates a curtain of soft silver.

The Tales & The Botany: Cerastium tomentosum

"Tomentose" means felt, referring to the soft hairs that cover the light grey foliage.


Other Names

Snow-in-Summer

Mouse-Ears


Origin

Causasus

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