Jagged Chickweed Plant Care

Jagged Chickweed (Holosteum umbellatum) belongs to the Caryophyllaceae family within the Holosteum genus. Jagged Chickweed is native to Europe. Jagged Chickweed is also known as Bastard Chickweed.

Jagged Chickweed displays a low mat-forming groundcover growth habit, reaching up to 0.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Jagged Chickweed produces small white or pink flowers in dense clusters.

Leaf size: approximately 0.5 inches.

Water a young or newly planted Jagged 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.

Jagged Chickweed thrives in full sun to partial shade.

Holosteum umbellatum tolerates temperatures of 50–75°F. Jagged Chickweed prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.

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

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.

Jagged 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.

Jagged Chickweed can spread to about 1 ft (0.3 m) and reach about 1 ft (0 m) tall. Space plants about 1 ft (0.3 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 Jagged 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.

Jagged 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.

Jagged Chickweed can be propagated through seeds, division of clumps.

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Jagged 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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Jagged Chickweed grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Jagged Chickweed is native to Europe. In cooler regions, grow Jagged Chickweed as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.