Water
Water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist, especially during dry periods. Avoid overwatering, as this can lead to root rot. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out slightly between waterings.
Also known as Doll's Eyes · Field Mouse-Ear · Field Mouse-Ear Chickweed
Field Chickweed (Cerastium arvense) is a low-growing perennial with masses of white, star-shaped flowers, ideal for rock gardens and borders.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
75% intensity
Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for best flowering.
Regular
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist, but avoid waterlogging. Allow top layer to dry slightly between waterings.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Hardy
25% intensity
Prefers cool to moderate temperatures. Tolerates winter frost.
Light
25% intensity
Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer once in spring. Avoid over-fertilization.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist, especially during dry periods. Avoid overwatering, as this can lead to root rot. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out slightly between waterings.
Deadhead spent flowers to encourage reblooming and maintain a tidy appearance. After flowering, trim back any leggy or overgrown stems. This helps to keep the plant compact and vigorous for the following season.
Cerastium arvense is easily propagated by division in spring or autumn. Alternatively, seeds can be sown in autumn or early spring. Cuttings can also be taken from non-flowering shoots in late spring or early summer.
As a perennial that spreads, repotting is usually done through division when plants become overcrowded, typically every 2-3 years in spring. This rejuvenates the plant and provides new opportunities for propagation.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Field Chickweed (Cerastium arvense)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Caryophyllales |
| Family | Caryophyllaceae |
| Genus | Cerastium |
| Species | Cerastium arvense |
Similar in genus Cerastium
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