200 Pcs Snow In Summer Flower Seeds- CERASTIUM TOMENTOSUM- Drought tolerant flowers with silvery foliage and a prolific spreading Habit/FL377

 This is generally distinguished from other species of its genus by "tomentose" or felty foliage. It is a low, spreading perennial native to alpine regions of Europe.  Cerastium tomentosum is an herbaceous flowering plant and a member of the carnation family

Scientific name: Cerastium tomentosum

Higher classification: Mouse-ears

Characteristics of the Plants

Snow-in-summer plants get their common name from their blooming habit. They bloom profusely in the early summer, and the flowers are a pristine white -- suggesting a fresh snowfall -- with little notches cut into them. But their name does not tell the whole story. This ground cover is just as admired for its delicate, woolly, silver leaves as for its charming flowers. The plants grow to be 6-12 inches tall, with a width 12-18 inches. They spread quickly by reseeding themselves and by producing runners when grown in conditions favorable to them 

Planting Zones, Sun and Soil Requirements 

Native to western Asia and to Europe, snow-in-summer plants are commonly grown in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 3-7. They can also be grown in zones 8-10. Snow-in-summer plants prefer sun and thrive in well-drained, poor soil. Having a site with good drainage is a must for growing them successfully. These perennial flowers perform superbly well along the coast of Maine (United States). This fact suggests that they are reasonably salt tolerant. It also suggests that they enjoy the cooling breezes coming off the Atlantic, thus moderating summertime temperatures.

Snow-In-Summer Cerastium Seed is Beautiful snow white, late spring flowers and silvery foliage cover this nicely spreading plant. Snow-In-Summer is one of the best evergreen ground cover for hot, dry areas with poorer soil conditions. Sometimes used as a lawn substitute on hot sunny slopes. Perennial hardy

How to Grow

Growing Snow in Summer Plants (Cerastium tomentosum) is relatively easy. Snow in summer likes full sun but will also thrive in partial sun in warm climates. New plants can be started from seed, either directly sown into the flower garden in early spring or started indoors four to six weeks before the last expected frost date. The soil must be kept moist for proper germination but once the plant is established, it is very drought tolerant. Established plants may be propagated by division in the fall or by cuttings. Space the snow in summer flower 12 to 24 inches apart to give plenty of room for spread. Mature plants grow to 6 to 12 inches and have a spread of 12 to 18 inches. 

Sow seed indoors in a soil-less mix in mid-March. Keep at 18 F (65 F) for the 20-30 day germination period then grow on under lights before hardening off and transplanting outside to a sunny spot. Seed can also be sown directly in the garden in mid to late May. Grows to 20 cm (8”) tall. Two grams sows 4 sq. m. (44 sq. ft.). To maintain a tidy appearance, after flowering is finished, plants can be trimmed to 5 cm (2″) in height if desired.