Species Bialynick's Mouse Ear Chickweed
a white flower with lime filaments, yellow anthers, light-green buds, leaves and green stems

Bialynick's Mouse Ear Chickweed

Cerastium bialynickii

Bialynick's mouse ear chickweed (Cerastium bialynickii) is a low-growing, evergreen plant native to Bulgaria. It has small white flowers which give rise to a low carpet of soft, petite silver foliage. The buds and flowers of this species contain a great deal of nectar making them a preference for pollinating insects. It is capable of thriving in full sun or partial shade and in most well-drained soils. It is a valuable addition to any garden, adding a unique texture and beauty that can fill in gaps between larger plants. Bialynick's Mouse Ear Chickweed is a hardy and low-maintenance species, ideal for the home gardener.

Watering:

Minimal

Propagation:

Seed Propagation,Division,Cutting

Hardiness Zone:

Sun:

full sun,part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green,gray,gray

Growth Rate:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Invasive:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Bialynick's Mouse Ear Chickweed (Cerastium bialynickii) should be watered in the soil until it is slightly moist, as this plant is fairly drought tolerant. During the spring and summer months, water the plant about once a week, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings. When temperatures drop during the fall and winter months, water the plant about every 2 to 3 weeks. Make sure to avoid over-watering, as this could lead to root rot and other issues.

sunlight

Bialynick's Mouse Ear Chickweed (Cerastium bialynickii) needs full or partial sun in order to thrive. It should be planted in an area that receives at least 4-6 hours of direct sunlight per day. Direct sunlight during the midday, when the sun is at its strongest, is ideal for this plant species. In addition to the direct sunlight it receives, the plant should also have filtered sunlight during the mid morning and early evening hours. This will help it to remain healthy and thriving.

pruning

Bialynick's mouse ear chickweed (Cerastium bialynickii) is a perennial forb native to Russia. Pruning of Bialynick's mouse ear chickweed should be done in the spring when new growth appears, before the plant flowers. Pruning should be done to remove any dead or damaged stems, as well as any stems that are competing with each other for resources. Prune down to the ground any stems that are no longer producing new growth. Pruning should be done judiciously to avoid over-pruning.