Species Nodding Chickweed
white flowers with yellow anthers, lime center, green leaves and brown stems

Nodding Chickweed

Cerastium nutans

Nodding Chickweed, scientifically known as Cerastium nutans, is a low-growing member of the carnation family found in many areas of Europe. It is a perennial of delicate elegance with small, white flowers, each with five petals, that nod on fragile stems. Each flower is surrounded by a collar of small and shiny grey-green scaly leaves, giving it a unique appearance. During flowers blooming, beautiful scent comes from the flowers, it's a dense, sweet smell that is especially pleasing at night. Nodding Chickweed spreads by producing short stems, each with nodding, star-shaped flowers, that run along the ground. It does very well in some dry, shaded areas, so it is an excellent addition to rock gardens and other landscaping!

Watering:

Minimal

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.

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