RHS Other common names
chickenweed, chickweed, satin flower, tongue grass, white bird's eye, winter weed
Annual Biennial
A semi-evergreen, annual wildflower which can be seen commonly in garden beds and borders, growing all year round in mild weather. It has fine, sprawling stems, small, bright green leaves and tiny, star-shaped, white flowers from spring to autumn
Position
Full sun, Partial shade
Soil Types
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Max Height
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres