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:

Frequent

Hardiness Zone:

Sun:

full sun,part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green,tan

Growth Rate:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Invasive:

Yes

Care Level:

Easy

watering

For Mountain Mouse-Ear Chickweed, it's best to water regularly to keep the soil moist and moisten the surface of the soil without actually saturating it. Allow the soil to dry between waterings, but avoid allowing it to dry out completely. It is recommended to water this plant 2 to 3 times a week, depending on the weather and where it is located. If the plant is exposed to direct sunlight or strong winds, it may need to be watered every day.It's also important to avoid overwatering as this will decrease oxygen levels in the soil and create an environment where pathogens can thrive and, potentially, damage the plant.

sunlight

Mountain Mouse-Ear Chickweed (Cerastium fontanum subsp. fontanum) needs moderate amounts of direct sunlight throughout the day for proper growth and flowering. It can grow well in full sun or partial sun exposure, as long as it gets 5 to 6 hours of sunlight each day. In areas with shorter days, it should receive direct sunlight for at least 4 hours per day. It may lose some of its natural beauty and be less productive if it does not receive enough sunlight throughout the day.

pruning

Mountain Mouse-Ear Chickweed (Cerastium fontanum subsp. fontanum) should be pruned during the winter months, after it has gone dormant and the temperatures have dropped. Pruning should be limited to light trimming back of tips to encourage more compact, bushy growth. To ensure healthy growth, remove any wilted, diseased, or dead stems as soon as they appear. This will help prevent the spread of disease. Prune Mountain Mouse-Ear Chickweed to keep it neat and to encourage more flowering. Severe pruning is not recommended.

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