
Common mouse-ear
Cerastium fontanum
This small groundcover plant forms dense mats with tiny white flowers and is extremely hardy and adaptable. It requires minimal care and can tolerate poor soil conditions and foot traffic. Often considered more of a lawn weed than an ornamental, but useful for difficult areas where other plants won't grow.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
24″ – 60″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
4″
Watering Schedule
Every 10-14 Days • Water Lightly When Top Inch Of Soil Is Dry
Soil pH
5.5 – 6.5
Temperature
-30° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 8″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Apr 8, 2020 by MONY HD (cc-by-sa)
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