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Summary
Physical Characteristics
Cerastium fontanum is a ANNUAL/PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft).
It is hardy to zone (UK) 6. It is in flower from Apr to June, and the seeds ripen from May to July. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland). It prefers moist soil.
Synonyms
Habitats
Woodland Garden Dappled Shade; Shady Edge;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Leaves.
Edible Uses:
Leaves - raw or cooked[177]. Leaves and young stems - cooked[105].
Medicinal Uses
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None known
Other Uses
None known
Cultivation details
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in many parts of this country. The subspecies C. fontanum grandiflorum is an annual, though subspecies C. fontanum vulgare is a short-lived perennial[266]. It is likely to require a moist soil in light shade.
Propagation
Seed - we have no information on this species but suggest sowing the seed in spring in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out into their permanent positions in the summer. Division in spring might be possible.
Other Names
If available other names are mentioned here
Common mouse-ear chickweed, Mouse-ear chickweed, Common mouse-ear, or Starweed, Xi quan juan er.
Found In
Countries where the plant has been found are listed here if the information is available
Native to Europe but introduced elsewhere including Asia, Australia, China, Himalayas, Japan, Korea, Macquarie Island, Nepal, Pakistan, Taiwan, Tasmania, USA.
Weed Potential
Right plant wrong place. We are currently updating this section.
Please note that a plant may be invasive in one area but may not in your area so it’s worth checking.
This plant can be weedy or invasive.
Conservation Status
IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status : This taxon has not yet been assessed.
Expert comment
Author
Baumg.
Botanical References
58266
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