Mountain Chickweed

Bieberstein Chickweed (Cerastium biebersteinii de) is a low-growing perennial with dense clusters of small white flowers. This plant is the perfect choice for rock gardens or as a ground cover. It can tolerate some drought, but will thrive with regular watering. Watering should be done deeply and at least weekly during the growing season. In hot weather, it may be necessary to water more often to keep the soil evenly moist. Water the plant until the top inch of soil is moist. Avoid overwatering, as this could encourage root rot. In the winter months, only water occasionally to keep the roots from freezing.

Bieberstein Chickweed (Cerastium biebersteinii de) needs a good amount of sunlight to thrive. It is an evergreen perennial so it can handle more sun than other species. The optimal amount of sunlight for Bieberstein Chickweed is 4-7 hours of direct sunlight each day. If this plant is exposed to less than 4 hours of sunlight, then it won’t be able to produce the energy it needs for growth. On the other hand, too much exposure can cause the leaves to scorch and the plant to weaken. So it’s important to keep an eye on the sunlight levels and look for signs of stress. During the summer months, Bieberstein Chickweed fares best when it gets early morning and late afternoon sun, with some shade during the hottest hours of the day. In the winter, it can handle a bit more direct sunlight.

Bieberstein Chickweed is a spreading perennial groundcover plant that should be pruned in early spring before active regrowth. Pruning should only be done on mature plants that have become too large or have become too woody and unruly. Pruning should be done by lightly shearing back, removing no more than 1-third of the foliage. Deadheading should also be done to encourage new growth. Pruning can be done as needed throughout the growing season to keep the plant in check.