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Snow in Summer
Cerastium tomentosum
Snow in Summer
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This low, rapidly spreading groundcover forms a dense mat of silvery-gray leaves, adorned with petite white star-shaped flowers that bloom in late spring and early summer.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Deer resistant.
- Low maintenance.
- Attracts pollinators.
- A good park-strip plant (Flip the Strip collection).
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
Quick answers
How big does Snow in Summer get?
About 6-12" tall and 12" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Snow in Summer need?
Full Sun to Part Shade (3 to 6+ hours Sun).
How much water does Snow in Summer need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Snow in Summer grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 3, so it suits sites in zone 3 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Snow in Summer deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Snow in Summer in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Snow in Summer wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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