Overview

Cerastium arvense 'Compactum' is a matforming herbaceous perennial in the genus Cerastium, part of the Caryophyllaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Cerastium arvense 'Compactum' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include gravel garden, flower borders and beds, ground cover and banks and slopes.

About

Cerastium arvense is a species of flowering plant in the pink family known by the common names field mouse-ear and field chickweed. It is a widespread species, occurring throughout Europe and North America, as well as parts of South America.

About the genus

Cerastium is a genus of annual, winter annual, or perennial flowering plants belonging to the family Caryophyllaceae. They are commonly called mouse-ears or mouse-ear chickweeds. There are 214 accepted species, found nearly worldwide but with the greatest concentration in the northern temperate regions.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Cerastium

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing, West-facing

Exposure

Exposed, Sheltered

UK hardiness

H7

Plant details

Cerastium arvense 'Compactum' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Herbaceous Perennial

Habit

Matforming

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Gravel garden, Flower borders and beds, Ground cover, Banks and slopes

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Cerastium arvense 'Compactum'

Propagation

Seed, Division, Stem tip cuttings

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions