Description
Cerastium dagestanicum (also called Dagestan Mouse-ear Chickweed, among many other common names) is a small, annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, white flowers with five petals, and its leaves are covered in short, white hairs. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and other disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Cerastium dagestanicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cerastium dagestanicum is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that is native to the Caucasus Mountains. It has small, white flowers that bloom in the spring and summer. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the fall and will germinate in the spring.