Sticky Mouse-ear Chickweed
Cerastium glomeratum
Also listed as Alsine glomerata
Also known as Sticky Chickweed, Clammy Chickweed, Sticky Mouse-ear
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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.
Why grow it
Sticky mouse-ear chickweed is primarily of interest as a winter-active groundcover in cool climates, where its early-season growth can fill bare soil before perennial plantings establish. Compared to other winter chickweeds, its hairy foliage provides moderate frost tolerance. However, most permaculture settings will find faster-growing, less weedy alternatives better suited to deliberate cover-crop or groundcover roles.
Watch out for
This species self-seeds readily and can persist in garden beds year after year if allowed to set seed. The sticky, hairy stems can trap debris and may require careful hand-removal if it escapes intended growing areas. In wet climates, dense patches may harbor slugs and other pests.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Caryophyllaceae
Native Range
Mediterranean
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Edible Parts
Season of Interest
Ground cover
Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Sticky Mouse-ear Chickweed grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Sticky mouse-ear chickweed is primarily of interest as a winter-active groundcover in cool climates, where its early-season growth can fill bare soil before perennial plantings establish. Compared to other winter chickweeds, its hairy foliage provides moderate frost tolerance. However, most permaculture settings will find faster-growing, less weedy alternatives better suited to deliberate cover-crop or groundcover roles.
Watch out for
This species self-seeds readily and can persist in garden beds year after year if allowed to set seed. The sticky, hairy stems can trap debris and may require careful hand-removal if it escapes intended growing areas. In wet climates, dense patches may harbor slugs and other pests.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Caryophyllaceae
Native Range
Mediterranean
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Edible Parts
Season of Interest
Ground cover
Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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