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Alpine Mouse-ear Care

Cerastium Alpinum

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What is the plant

Cerastium alpinum var. lanatum. A very slow-growing alpine plant, forming a low carpet or cushion of fuzzy silver-grey leaves. Short stems of starry white flowers appear in late spring and early summer. Best grown in the rock garden, in a gravel scree or alpine trough garden. It is grown as a rock garden subject for its many small white flowers and silver haired stems and foliage. There are three subspecies.

Humidity

Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Lighting

Full Sun

Hardiness zone

Hardiness zone

3 - 7

Difficulty

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

  • Water

    Water

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    Watering. Allow soil to dry between thorough waterings.

  • Pruning

    Pruning

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    rim back lightly after flowering.

  • Sunlight

    Sunlight

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    Full Sun.

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  • Soil

    Soil

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    Perform well in most types of soil.

  • Temperature

    Temperature

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    -40° to -30°F (-40° to -34°C)

  • Container

    Container

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    The plants do well in a container filled with a potting mix that drains quickly.

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  • Popularity

    Popularity

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    11 people already have this plant 2 people have added this plant to their wishlists

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