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