Snow-in-Summer

Common names	Snow-in-Summer
Latin name	Cerastium tomentosum
Life cycle	Perennial
Height	6-8"
Space	--
Bloom	Early summer
Light	Full sun to partial shade
Soil	Dry
Zone	Zone 4
Feature	Drought resistant once established. Deer resistant.

Use:
Snow-in-summer has spreading mats of white-dooly leaves and half-inch white spring blooming flowers which are very abundant in full sun. Use it in rock gardens or borders, for cascading from the top of walls, for edging paths or driveways, between steping stones or as a filler between low shrubs.

Culture:
This is a vigorous plant and is practically indestructible, even in difficult sites. They do best in dry soil and full sun. It needs to be given plenty of room so it doesn't crowd out weaker plants.

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