alpine mouse-ear
Cerastium alpinum
alpine mouse-ear (Cerastium alpinum) is a Colorado-native perennial suited to the Colorado Front Range. It matures to about 12 in tall and 6–12 in wide, needs medium water, and prefers full sun to part. Fire-wise zone 1-2 perennial; ignitability rating 8.0/10.
Colorado nativemedium water12 in tall and 6–12 in wideXeric / water-wiseDeer-resistant
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At a glance
- Botanical name
- Cerastium alpinum
- Type
- Perennial
- Mature size
- 12 in tall and 6–12 in wide
- Water needs
- medium water
- Sun
- full sun to part
- Colorado native
- Yes
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Soil
- clay, loam, sandy
- Soil pH
- 6.5–8.0
- Hail tolerance
- high
- Wind tolerance
- high
- Salt tolerance
- moderate
- Bloom color
- white
- Bloom time
- mid spring, early summer
- Pollinator value
- high
- Good for
- slope
Planting & establishment
Deep-water first season to establish, then minimal water needed.
Frequently asked questions
- Is alpine mouse-ear good for the Colorado Front Range?
- Yes. alpine mouse-ear is included in the Front Range Plant Finder as a perennial suited to Colorado's Front Range.
- How big does alpine mouse-ear get?
- It matures to about 12 in tall and 6–12 in wide.
- How much water does alpine mouse-ear need?
- It needs medium water once established.
- Is alpine mouse-ear native to Colorado?
- Yes — it is a Colorado native.
