Cerastium tom. 'Yo Yo' - P9

Description
The Taurus Cerastium 'Yo Yo' (Cerastium tomentosum) is a creeping, broad perennial with decorative, linear, lanceolate, grey-green leaves. From June to July, it bears white, star-shaped, capitate flowers arranged in umbels. In a sunny location with well-drained, loose soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 30 cm and is approx. 45 cm wide. The Taurus Cerastium 'Yo Yo' is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Cerastium tomentosum var. tomentosum.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * the blossoms are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies

leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of Taurus Cerastium 'Yo Yo' are grey-green, linear, lanceolate.

Frost hardiness
The Taurus Cerastium 'Yo Yo' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Creeping, broad.

Water
This plant has a low water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Planting partner
The Taurus Cerastium 'Yo Yo' sets beautiful accents together with: Peony carnation, garden carpet flameflower, mountain stonecrop.

Care
- If the plant is divided every 2-3 years and weak roots and shoots are removed, the reward is better growth and flowering vigour! - If the plant is watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the roots are encouraged to penetrate deeper into the soil. This helps the plant to survive periods of drought.

Flower
Cerastium tomentosum 'Yo Yo' forms star-shaped, capitate, white flowers arranged in umbels from June.

Use
Solitary, group planting, heather garden, rock garden, bee pasture, roof greening