This jumbo snow-in-summer has large stems and leaves and was discovered growing in a Santa Fe, NM. Its larger size and vigor make it an excellent lawn substitute, producing a carpet of white blooms in late spring. Drought resistant/drought tolerant plant (xeric). 4-5" x 15-18" wide.
Common Name | Snow-in-Summer |
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Botanical Name | Cerastium tomentosum |
Zones | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
Light Requirements | Full Sun |
Flower Color | White |
Mature Height | 4-6" tall |
Mature Spread | 15-18" wide |
Bloom Time | Late spring |
Ships As | Potted Plant |
Soil Type | Sandy Soil, Low Fertility Soil |
Soil Moisture | Drought Resistant / Waterwise |
Amount Of Rain | 10 to 20", 20 to 30", 30 to 40" (with care) |
Advantages | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Groundcover, Good Rockgarden Or Alpine Plant, Great For Mass Plantings, Multiplies / Naturalizes |
Ideal Region | Anywhere In The US, Northeast, Midwest, West, Southwest, Pacific Northwest |
Planting Time | Spring / Summer, Fall |
Snow in Summer
$7.98Price