Cerastium tomentosum var. columnae

Creeping, carpet-like.

High leaf ornamental value. The evergreen leaves of the Taurus Cerastiums are silver-grey, linear, lanceolate.

Cerastium tomentosum var. columnae forms star-shaped, cupped, white flowers arranged in umbels from May.

Preferred location in a sunny position.

The Taurus Cerastium has good frost hardiness.

Normal soil.

Solitary, group planting, heather garden, rock garden, bee pasture, roof greening, ground cover

This plant has a low water requirement.

- If the plant is divided every 2-3 years and weak roots and shoots are removed, the reward is better growth and flowering vigour!
- If the plant is watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the roots are encouraged to penetrate deeper into the soil. This helps the plant to survive periods of drought.

The Taurus Cerastium sets beautiful accents together with:
Peony carnation, garden carpet flameflower, mountain stonecrop, mountain stonecrop, Lemper's garden soapwort, day carnation.

Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.