Perennial Snow in Summer seeds- White Blooms early Summer, Silvery Foliage Botanical Name Cerastium tomentosum Common Name Snow-in-summer, silver carpet, mouse ear, chickweed Plant Type Herbaceous perennial Mature Size 6-12 in. tall, 9-12 in. wide Sun Exposure Full sun Soil Type Dry, sandy, well-draining Soil pH 6.0-7.0 Bloom Time June Flower Color White Hardiness Zones 3-7 (USDA) Native Area Italy Easy to grow perennial with silvery foliage and white blooms. Perfect ground cover, in rock gardens, borders and edging. Sow outdoors or start indoors and transplant. 30cm (12") Snow-in-summer is a perennial flower that gets its common name from its blooming habit. It blooms profusely in the early summer, with a blanket of notched pristine white flowers that suggest a fresh snowfall. But the name does not tell the whole story. This ground cover, a member of the carnation family, is just as admired for its delicate, woolly, silver leaves as for its charming flowers. These leaves spread a mat of foliage from which flower stems rise in late spring/early summer. Snow-in-summer spreads quickly by reseeding and by producing runners when grown in favorable conditions. Newly germinated seedlings should be planted in early spring. Moderate-growing snow-in-summer makes an excellent ground cover for dry, sunny areas. It is deer resistant and often used in rock gardens or as a cover to fill in after spring bulbs are finished Growing from seed Can be started directly outdoors in the early spring just before the final frost, or for early flowers, they should be started about 8 weeks before the final spring frost. Sow the seeds and cover with soil (3mm (1/8"). Germination takes 7-14 days at 18-22C (64-72F). Once seedlings are ready, harden off and transplant one week after final frost. Water regularly, but do not overwater. =s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s==s=s=s=s=s=s=s= Free shipping to Canada- and USA Selected seeds only Add this item to your cart and keep shopping-- at https://www.ebay.ca/usr/okiger-2i55iwk =s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s==s=s=s=s=s=s=s= Shipping of Seeds and Cuttings: Orders are shipped via Canada Post Mail unless otherwise specified. Some items are shipped without tracking to keep costs low. This is the most economical option. Canada Post is incredibly reliable, but can be slow. If you require tracking or a faster delivery please message before ordering. We try to ship any live plants on MONDAYS or TUESDAYS as a precautionary measure to avoid delays over the weekend and ensure the viability of live plant orders. Weather may be a contributing factor in the processing of our orders and will occasionally cause some delay. We will ship seeds anywhere in the world, however, please make sure you check with your country's customs office to be sure that they are allowed in. We will not be held responsible for orders held, confiscated and/or destroyed by customs. Please note this and make sure you understand before you buy it. If you have a question or if you are unclear about shipping policies please contact us. We welcome questions! Contact us before, after, or during any transaction and you will receive a reply ASAP. Thanks for visiting! Don't forget to bookmark us!