Family: Pink Family (Caryophyllaceae) Flowers: Summer; White; 5 parts (petals) Leaves: Simple, Entire Height:
Up to 30 cm (12 in) Habitat: Fields and Open Areas Grows in Sun/Shade:
Sun Lifespan:
Perennial. Native/Non-native:
Non-native Notes:
This is a garden escapee, and may take over in some ecosystems. In Ontario it has escaped at Dorcas Bay.
Photographs:
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This photo shows how this plant got its common name, Snow in Summer.
Closeup view of the white flowers.
This is indeed a very pretty plant. However, it does belong only in the garden.
