Plant Profile: Cerastium glomeratum

Sticky Chickweed is an annual weed belonging to the pink family, resembling chickweed (Stellaria media) but exhibiting a more upright growth pattern. Its leaves and stems are covered in fine hairs, which contribute to its grayish look. This weed thrives in various soil types, flourishing in sunny to partially shaded environments, with a preference for well-drained areas that range from moist to dry. You can commonly find it in fields, lawns, along roadsides, and in other disturbed locations.

The blooming period occurs from late winter to early spring, after which the plant withers as temperatures rise. It propagates primarily through seeds.