Silene acaulis
MOSS CAMPION
Caryophyllaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 7-9b

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, heavy frost
0.15m
Plant habit
 
0.2m

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Origins: Europe-W Russia, Russia, North America

Other Botanical Names: Cucubalus acaulis, C. muscosus, Lychnis acaulis, Oncerum acaule, Silene elongata, S. exscapa, Xamilenis uniflora

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Silene acaulis
MOSS CAMPION
Caryophyllaceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 7-9b

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, heavy frost
0.15m
Plant habit
 
0.2m

FEATURES

Flowers: crimson or white

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer

Leaves: grey-green


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, dry style, cottage & alpine designs

Uses: informal edging, groundcovers, border, between pavers, crevice

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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