Stellaria pungens
PRICKLY STARWORT
Caryophyllaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.2m
Plant habit
 
0.4m

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Origins: Australia, NSW, Sydney region region, SA, TAS, VIC

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Stellaria pungens
PRICKLY STARWORT
Caryophyllaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.2m
Plant habit
 
0.4m

FEATURES

Flowers: white

Flowering Time: mid spring to early summer


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits bush, coastal, cottage & mediterranean designs

Uses: groundcovers, informal edging, window box, hanging basket

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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