Species Fischer's Chickweed
white flower with yellow-white stamens, white-olive buds, olive-green leaves and stems

Fischer's Chickweed

Cerastium fischerianum

Also Known As - Fischer's Mouse Ear Chickweed
Fischer's Chickweed (Cerastium fischerianum) is an evergreen plant native to parts of Europe, North Africa, and Southwest Asia. It has a low, prostrate form with small white flowers. Its thin, linear leaves form a mat of foliage just a few inches high. It prefers dry, sunny environments and can withstand a variety of soil types. Its small flowers give off a sweet, lemony scent, making it an enjoyable addition to any garden. With a moderate growth rate, Fischer's Chickweed is a great choice for a neat, low-maintenance groundcover.

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Division,Seed Propagation,Cutting

Hardiness Zone:

Flowers:

White/Cream Flowers

Sun:

full sun,part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Invasive:

Yes

Care Level:

Easy

watering

Fischer's Chickweed (Cerastium fischerianum) should be watered about once every week to 10 days, depending on the air temperature and soil conditions. A soil moisture probe or meter may help you to determine when the soil is nearing dryness. Water deeply and thoroughly, allowing the excess to drain away freely. In hotter weather, the plant may need to be watered more frequently. It is better to water less frequently but deeply, to promote healthy root growth, than to lightly water more frequently.

sunlight

This species of chickweed needs full sun to part shade and requires 2-4 hours of direct sunlight each day. Too much sun can scorch the plant and cause it to dry out, so its best to locate it in a spot that is shaded during the hottest parts of day. It can withstand drought, so you don't need to worry about providing extra water during periods of low rainfall.

pruning

Fischer's Chickweed should be pruned once a year, in the late spring or early summer. Pruning should be performed lightly, and only a few inches of the plant should be removed. This helps to encourage new healthy sprigs and blooms. Additionally, it's important to remove any dead or diseased branches and to keep the shape of the shrub clean and neat.

Season

Fall
Winter
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Summer
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Starts Flowering

Fischer's Chickweed typically starts flowering in April.