Cerastium alpinum lanatum Alpine Mouse Ear DROUGHT-WISE This STEPABLE has a light gray foliage is covered with fine hair, giving it a fuzzy appearance. This little Cerastium forms into a dense carpet on the ground and is an excellent lawn replacement for drier climates. White flowers top this gray carpet in summer and make a beautiful show of color. Will also work nicely in a rock garden or over a retaining wall. Drought Tolerant/Drought Wise
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Part Sun
Sun
Foot Traffic:
TO
Bloom Time
:
Summer
Flower color
:
White
Foliage
:
Semi-Evergreen
Foliage Color
:
Gray
Growth Rate
:
Moderate 6"-10" a year
Habit
:
Spreading
Irrigation
:
Hand Water
Plant Height
:
1" - 2" (Low Grower with small flower)
Planting Area Environment
:
Low Water (Dry area little to no water),Normal (Rainfall under normal condition)
Seacrh Sun Exposure
:
Part Sun,Sun
Search Foot Traffic
:
Light,Moderate
Soil
:
Sandy ,Gravel
Spread
:
Continuous
Zone:
3,4,5,6,7,8,9
This Plant Is Hardy Above:
-40
Additional Features:
Heat Tolerant
No
Pool Area
No
Deer Resistant
No
Humid Area
No
Kid Traffic
No
Scented
No
Dog Traffic
No
Butterfly Friendly
Yes
Attracts Bees
No
Fire Resistant
No
Erosion Control
No
Attract Hummingbirds
Yes
Attract Butterflies
No
Attract Bees
No
Deer Resistant
No
Rabbit Resistant
No
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Tips from Fran
This is a great little Cerastium! It grows tight to the ground and is splendid, just splendid as a dry path plant. Worth the while to grow, just give it great drainage and dont overwater.
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