{"product_id":"yo-yo-snow-in-summer","title":"Yo Yo Snow-in-Summer","description":"\u003ch1\u003eA Silver Carpet Topped With Snow-White Flowers\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYo Yo Snow-in-Summer (\u003cem\u003eCerastium tomentosum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Yo Yo') forms a low, spreading mat of soft, woolly silver-gray foliage that erupts in a blanket of crisp white star flowers in late spring — like a dusting of snow in early summer. Tough, drought-loving, and deer-resistant, it thrives in hot, dry, well-drained spots where many plants struggle. A bright silver-and-white groundcover for sunny slopes, rock gardens, and wall tops in Edina, Woodbury, and Maple Grove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYo Yo Snow-in-Summer Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mce-item-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCerastium tomentosum 'Yo Yo'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6–8 in. tall, 12–18 in. wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–7 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a — fully hardy)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun (6+ hours)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLate spring into early summer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrisp white\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWell-drained, even dry and sandy; rots in wet clay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReliable to -30°F with good drainage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRarely browsed — woolly foliage deters deer and rabbits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLandscape Uses in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunny slopes and rock gardens:\u003c\/strong\u003e Its silver mat spills beautifully over walls, edges, and rocky slopes, holding soil in hot, dry spots. Space 12–15 inches apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSilver-foliage accents:\u003c\/strong\u003e The woolly gray leaves stay attractive all season and set off brighter flowers. Pair with dianthus, sedum, and creeping thyme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in spring (late April–May) or early fall. Sharp drainage is essential — avoid wet, heavy soil, especially over winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Yo Yo Snow-in-Summer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDig a hole twice the pot's width at the same depth. Amend heavy clay with grit or coarse sand for drainage. Set the crown slightly high, backfill, water in lightly, and mulch with gravel — keep mulch off the crown. Space 12–15 inches apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Yo Yo Snow-in-Summer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water sparingly — every 5–7 days while establishing, letting the soil dry between. Keep it dry heading into fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter year one:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very drought-tolerant — water only during prolonged dry spells. Overwatering and wet soil are its main enemies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will it survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — hardy to zone 3 with sharp drainage; wet winter soil is the main risk, so plant it on a slope or in gritty soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does it spread?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt spreads to form a silver mat. Shear it back after blooming to keep it tidy and prevent it from sprawling too far.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is it deer-resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — the woolly silver foliage is disliked by deer and rabbits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Why is the foliage silver?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFine woolly hairs give it a silvery look and help it conserve moisture in hot, dry sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirewitch Dianthus (Dianthus gratianopolitanus):\u003c\/strong\u003e A fragrant pink for the same dry, sunny spots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSedum:\u003c\/strong\u003e A drought-tough succulent groundcover partner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreeping Thyme (Thymus):\u003c\/strong\u003e A fragrant groundcover for sunny, well-drained edges.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#1 Gallon","offer_id":54315440898353,"sku":null,"price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/yo-yo-snow-in-summer.jpg?v=1779747491","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/yo-yo-snow-in-summer","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}