Species Sticky Mouse Ear Chickweed
white flowers with yellow center, green leaves, and stems

Sticky Mouse Ear Chickweed

Cerastium glomeratum

Sticky Mouse Ear Chickweed is a creeping herbaceous plant. It has thin stems and round leaves which are fuzzy and silver in color. Its flowers are white and re-curved with a yellow center. They can grow to a height of 15 cm tall. This flower prefers sunny spots in sandy soils and is common to many parts of Europe and North America. It is known to have astringent, anti-inflammatory, and antispasmodic properties and is grown as an ornamental plant. Sticky Mouse Ear Chickweed is an easy-to-care-for species which can bring a colorful touch to gardens.

Watering:

Minimal

Propagation:

Division,Seed Propagation,Stem Propagation,Layering Propagation

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

Sticky Mouse Ear Chickweed should be watered regularly, about once a week when temperatures are cool. During hot, dry periods, the plant will need more water, so it should be watered twice a week or even daily. Aim to keep the soil evenly moist without waterlogging. The best way to check if it needs watering is to feel the soil. If it's dry, it's time to water. If it's cool and still damp, then wait a few days before checking again.

sunlight

Sticky Mouse Ear Chickweed (Cerastium glomeratum) prefers bright, full sun locations for optimal growth. It requires at least 6 hours of direct sunlight a day during the growing season, preferably in the morning. This plant can also tolerate some light shade, especially during the hottest parts of the day, and can tolerate part shade for a few hours a day in the summer. In cooler climates, it may do well in either full sun or part shade conditions. Avoid full shade.

pruning

Sticky Mouse Ear Chickweed should be pruned in late spring or early summer. Prune back the stems and flower heads of the current season's growth back to the leaf rosette and remove any spent flowers. This will promote bushier and fuller growth which in turn will encourage flowering. Pruning too harshly should be avoided as this may damage the plant.