Common mouse-ear chickweed
Cerastium fontanum
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A low-growing, mat-forming groundcover with small hairy leaves and tiny white flowers. Common in lawns and gardens, it spreads readily and tolerates a wide range of conditions.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Europe and western Asia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Ground cover
Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A low-growing, mat-forming groundcover with small hairy leaves and tiny white flowers. Common in lawns and gardens, it spreads readily and tolerates a wide range of conditions.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Common mouse-ear chickweed grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Europe and western Asia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Ground cover
Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation