Plants > Perennials

common mouse-ear

Cerastium fontanum

Genus: Cerastium
Family: Caryophyllaceae

About this plant

A low-growing, mat-forming short lived perennial with curved, hairy opposite leaves. Produces clusters of small white flowers with deeply lobed petals, from April to November.

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H6

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClaySandyLoam

pH

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Will tolerate a range of soil conditions and does well on poor soil. Self-seeds prolifically and is often considered a weed

Pruning

No pruning required, remove before seeds develop if seeding is not desired

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Wildflower Meadow

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Trailing

Time to Full Height

One To Two Years