| Wildflower Information for Cerastium fontanum | |
|---|---|
| Common name(s) | Mouse-ear chickweed |
| Family | Caryophyllaceae (Pink family) |
| Flowers | color: white petals: five |
| Leaves | opposite |
| Lifecycle | perennial |
| Peak bloom period | April to May |
| Origin | introduced from Europe |
Wildflowers of the National Capital Region
Discovering wildflowers in Maryland, Washington D.C., and Northern Virginia
Cerastium fontanum
Common name: Mouse-ear chickweed