Field Chickweed (Cerastium arvense)

Not to be confused with the weedy annual chickweed from Eurasia (Stellaria media), field chickweed is a fine native perennial for dry, sunny gardens. It forms a dense, spreading mat of narrow, grayish-green leaves, with large white flowers that attract pollinators. This plant is drought tolerant and well suited for low maintenance landscapes.

Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Soil & Moisture: Dry, rocky soil, well suited for shallow soils. Drought tolerant.
Mature Size: up to 18" tall
Bloom Time: late spring to early summer
Edible: no
Wildlife Value: Attracts native bees and other pollinators
Native Range & Habitat: Dry rocky slopes, grassy bluffs, meadows, gravelly openings from low to high elevations. Widespread across North America
Other Names: Field mouse-ear