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Sticky mouse-ear chickweed

Sticky mouse-ear chickweed

Cerastium glomeratum

groundcover☀️ full sun💧 low waterZone 3a – Zone 10b

A low-growing winter annual or biennial with hairy, sticky foliage and small white flowers. Commonly found in disturbed areas and gardens, it spreads rapidly and can become weedy.

Overview

Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
fast
Size
0.25–0.5′ tall × 0.5–1.5′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen

Tolerances & Soil

low
Zone 3aZone 10b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 10b

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Harvest Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

Spring

Ground cover

Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.

Succession Role

pioneerearly successional

Native Range

Mediterranean

Function & Care

biomass/mulchwildlife benefitedible

Edible Parts

leaf

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed

Companion Planting

Plants well with