snow-in-summer

You’ve found a page for a plant that was once a UC Davis Arboretum All-Star.

As our climate has changed and our horticultural knowledge has grown, our experts have refined and added to the Arboretum All-Star lineup to include plants that are more climate-resilient, water-wise and supportive of pollinators and local wildlife.

Discover our new lineup of 130 Arboretum All-Stars.

Common Name

snow-in-summer

Scientific Name

Cerastium tomentosum

Description

Gives a cool look to hot Central Valley gardens; can thrive in low to medium amounts of irrigation; silver foliage good for contrast with green-leaved plants.

California Native

All-Star

Yes

Type

Groundcover

Color

White

Sun Exposure:

Full Sun

Part Shade

Water Needs:

Low

Medium

Bloom Season(s):

Spring

Summer

Wildlife Value(s):

None

Pruning Needs

little or none

Location(s) in Arboretum

White Flower Garden (Gazebo)