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 little pink-violet flowers bloom above its mostly basal, densely crowded, bright green foliage during summer months. A fascinator in the sunny rock garden and flowing over retaining walls. It is also called compass plant because the flowers begin to bloom on the south side of the mat. Tolerant of both dry and moist locations.