
Jagged chickweed
Holosteum umbellatum
Jagged chickweed is a delicate cool-season annual wildflower that prefers part shade and consistently moist, well-drained soil. It self-seeds freely and works well as a naturalized ground cover in woodland or cottage garden settings. Little intervention is needed beyond ensuring adequate moisture during dry spells.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
4″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Light, Even Moisture; Avoid Waterlogging
Soil pH
6 – 7.5
Temperature
-20° – 90°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed, Division
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Apr 9, 2016 by Tela Botanica − Yoan MARTIN (cc-by-sa)
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