Utrian mouse-ear chickweed Plant Care

Utrian mouse-ear chickweed (Cerastium utriense) belongs to the Caryophyllaceae family within the Cerastium genus. Utrian mouse-ear chickweed is native to Italy. Utrian mouse-ear chickweed is also known as Cerastium utriense subsp. utriense.

Utrian mouse-ear chickweed displays a low mat-forming groundcover growth habit, reaching up to 0.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Utrian mouse-ear chickweed produces small white or pink flowers in clusters.

Leaf size: approximately 1 inches.

Water a young or newly planted Utrian mouse-ear chickweed every 7–10 days, soaking the whole root zone, until it is established — usually one to two growing seasons. Established shrubs mainly need water during long dry spells. In a container, water whenever the top few centimetres of soil are dry.

Utrian mouse-ear chickweed thrives in full sun to partial shade.

Cerastium utriense tolerates temperatures of 50–75°F. Utrian mouse-ear chickweed prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.

Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Utrian mouse-ear chickweed to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Feed Utrian mouse-ear chickweed every 2 months during the growing season with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at the rate on the label. Established shrubs in good soil often need little extra feeding, so let weak growth or pale foliage guide you.

Stop feeding by late summer so new growth can harden before winter.

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Choose a spot with full sun to partial shade and well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Utrian mouse-ear chickweed is suited to USDA Zone 12a.

Plant container-grown or balled-and-burlapped shrubs in spring or early autumn, setting the root flare at soil level, and water well after planting.

Utrian mouse-ear chickweed can spread to about 2 ft (0.5 m) and reach about 1 ft (0 m) tall. Space plants about 2 ft (0.5 m) apart so mature crowns don't crowd each other, and plant at least half that distance from buildings, fences and paths.

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Prune Utrian mouse-ear chickweed while it is dormant in late winter: first remove dead, damaged and crossing branches, then thin lightly for shape.

If it flowers in spring, prune right after flowering instead so you don't remove next year's buds. Never take off more than about a quarter of the shrub in one year.

Utrian mouse-ear chickweed is frost-tender (hardy to USDA zone 12). In colder areas grow it in a container and move it to a bright, frost-free place before the first frost.

Utrian mouse-ear chickweed can be propagated through seeds, division of clumps. Similar propagation techniques also apply to small-flowered mouse-ear plant care, which shares the same genus.

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Utrian mouse-ear chickweed is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, slugs. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.

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Utrian mouse-ear chickweed grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Utrian mouse-ear chickweed is native to Italy. In cooler regions, grow Utrian mouse-ear chickweed as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.