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Scientific Name:
Silene stellata
Common Name:
Starry Campion
Scientific Name Pronounciation:
sy-LEE-nee stell-AY-tuh
Plant Type:
Perennial
Plant Hardiness Zones:
4-9
Plant Hardiness Zone(s):
Usual Size:
1-3 ft. H X 1.5-2 ft. W
Flower:
A brilliant, clear white, 5-petaled flower; each petal multilobed or fringed.
Bloom Time Notes:
Summer
Leaf:
Whorled with 4 lance-shaped leaves at each node.
Fruit:
Seed pods contain many tiny (1mm) brown seeds.
Wildlife:
Pollinated by moths and bumblebees.
Natural Habitat:
Rich deciduous woods, river flats, tallgrass prairies; distributed throughout eastern U.S., except Maine and Florida.
Propagation:
Seed
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Cultural Notes:
Starry Campion (Silene stellata) grows in full sun to part shade; likes dry to medium-wet conditions; prefers dryish sandy or clay soil; requires excellent drainage; no serious insect problems; best in naturalized settings such as wildflower gardens, woodland gardens, meadows; taller plants may need to be staked.
A member of the family of pinks, this species has a deep taproot.
Other Common Names: Widow's Frill, Whorled Catchfly