Overview

Holosteum umbellatum is a plant with a herbaceous annual habit in the genus Holosteum, part of the Caryophyllaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Holosteum umbellatum grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include rock garden and wildlife garden.

About

Holosteum umbellatum, commonly known as jagged chickweed or mouse ear, is a herbaceous annual in the Caryophyllaceae family. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun on a south-facing, exposed aspect, preferring fertile, well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is best suited to rock gardens and wildlife gardens. It flowers in spring and summer and is propagated by seed.

About the genus

Holosteum is a genus of plants in the family Caryophyllaceae with 3 or 4 species native from southern Europe through central and south western Asia and in Africa. They are herbs with an annual life span, some growing as winter annuals. They have slender roots and thin stems that are upright or ascending.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Holosteum

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Exposed

UK hardiness

H5

Plant details

Holosteum umbellatum size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Herbaceous annual

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Rock garden, Wildlife garden

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Holosteum umbellatum

Propagation

Seed

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions