Mouse-Ear Chickweed (Cerastium vulgatum)

Mouse-Ear Chickweed (Cerastium vulgatum)

Mouseear chickweed is a low-growing perennial that can tolerate extremely low mowing heights (even at greens height). It can tolerate a wide variety of soil and growing conditions. The leaves of mouseear chickweed are typically very thick, dark green and covered with hairs.

Structure: Prostrate with creeping stems

Life Cycle: Cool season perennial

What To Look For: Hairy leaves that look like mouse ears

Growth Period: Spring and early summer