GENERAL:
Common Name: field chickweed
Perennial
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Plant Height: 2-12"
Root Type: weak taproot
Bloom Time: late spring to early summer
Native Habitat: dry open sites sometimes up into high elevations
GROWING INFO:
Soil: sandy loam
Light: partial shade to full sun
Water: enjoys a little extra water, but can tolerate drought without excessive heat
Germination: plant in spring barely covering seed