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.
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Cerastium Alpinum
What is the plant
humidity
Normal
lighting
Full Sun
temperature
min -30°C
hardiness zone
3 - 7
difficulty
Medium
hibernation
Cold Period
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Watering. Allow soil to dry between thorough waterings.
Pruning
rim back lightly after flowering.
Sunlight
Full Sun.
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Soil
Perform well in most types of soil.
Temperature
-40° to -30°F (-40° to -34°C)
Container
The plants do well in a container filled with a potting mix that drains quickly.
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