Also known as Regel's Mouse-Ear Chickweed
Regel's Chickweed (Cerastium regelii) is a low-growing perennial herb with small, white, star-shaped flowers. It thrives in alpine and rocky environments, forming dense m
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
75% intensity
Prefers bright, indirect light or morning sun. Can tolerate full sun in cooler climates.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist, allow top inch to dry between waterings.
Well-drained, Sandy, Loamy
50% intensity
Cool to Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers cooler temperatures, ideally between 15-21°C. Can tolerate higher temperatures if kept adequately watered.
Low
25% intensity
Feed sparingly during growing season with diluted balanced liquid fertilizer.
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
Keep the soil consistently moist during the growing season, but avoid waterlogging. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out slightly between waterings.
Reduce watering significantly in winter, allowing the soil to become drier to prevent root rot.
Prune back lightly after flowering to maintain a tidy appearance and prevent excessive self-seeding. Remove any dead or damaged foliage as needed. This encourages a denser, more compact growth habit.
Easily propagated from seed sown in spring or by division of established clumps. Cuttings can also be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in moist soil or a propagation medium.
Repot young plants annually in spring into slightly larger containers. Mature plants can be repotted every 2-3 years or when they become root-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix.
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Flowering & fruiting calendar
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Photos of Regel's Chickweed (Cerastium regelii)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Caryophyllales |
| Family | Caryophyllaceae |
| Genus | Cerastium |
| Species | Cerastium regelii |
Similar in genus Cerastium
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