Cerastium tomentosum var. columnae is a soft, grey leaved, fast spreading ground cover originally from the mountains regions.
The leaves are soft and a striking grey-silver color, illuminating and reflecting light in the most magical way.
The flowers are little, white and star-shaped – blooming continuously throughout the summer.
👨🌾GARDENING TIPS👨🌾: Cerastium tomentosum
- This ground cover is ideal for rock gardens and steep dry slopes as it thrives in well drained, dry soils.
- It also looks quite dandy in a hanging basket as its foliage reflects the light and creates a curtain of soft silver.
The Tales & The Botany: Cerastium tomentosum
“Tomentose” means felt, referring to the soft hairs that cover the light grey foliage.
Other Names
Snow-in-Summer
Mouse-Ears
Origin
Causasus








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