Silene acaulis

Also Known As

Moss Campion

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 2"
W: 4"

planting zones

4a-8b

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Silene acaulis plant details

Silene acaulis is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer lavender and pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Silene acaulis

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: caryophyllaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 IN wide, 2 IN tall
Flowers: lavender and pink blooms in summer
Uses: alpine, compact, container plant, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Silene acaulis

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Silene acaulis, known as moss campion or cushion pink, is a small, mountain-dwelling wildflower that forms extensive moss-like mounds or carpets that spread and flow over and around rocks. Long, woody taproots serve as anchors in rock crevices. Pretty lit

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

From a very free flowering strain; visitors to the nursery were stunned to see them lined out in the field like bedding plants. ZONE 4

By: Arrowhead Alpines

Gardening facts about Silene acaulis plant

How to Grow Silene acaulis

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
- lavender
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen

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