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Snow-in-Summer
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A quick-spreading ground cover with felted silvery green foliage that stays attractive all season. Beautiful when grown between stepping-stones, allowed to cascade over walls, or used in an all-white garden. Shear after flowering to promote new growth.
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Plant Details
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Common name
Snow-in-Summer
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Botanical name
Cerastium tomentosum
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Variety
Silver Carpet
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Zone
USDA Zone 3 (-40°F) to USDA Zone 7 (0°F).
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Light
Sun
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Height
6-12" (15-31 cm)
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Habit
Spreading
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Feed
Use all-purpose
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Water
Weekly during dry spells
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Bloom Color
White
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Bloom Time
Spring-summer
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Maintenance
Shear back lightly after bloom
This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:
- Lori E.'s collection
- Olivia O.'s collection
- Vance H.'s collection