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    Silene stellata

    Also Known As

    • Starry Campion
    • Widow's Frill

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 18"-30"
    • W: 12"-18"

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

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    Silene stellata plant details

    Silene stellata is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in acidic, average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Silene stellata

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: caryophyllaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 18 IN - 30 IN - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in summer
    Uses: cottage garden, cutting garden, rare

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Silene stellata

    USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer, heat and humidity
    Soil needs: acidic, average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    The five pure white widely flaring petals are each neatly trimmed into a multitude of white frills. A beautiful native clump forming perennial with good garden manners. Clean, smooth, medium green foliage is whorled around the dainty stems that are topped with loose panicles of the delicate flowers in summer. Starry Campion or Widow's Frill is rare in some parts of its range but is found in much of the central and eastern US with reports of it surviving even into Canada. This beautiful native is found on well-drained, acidic soils and is a taprooted perennial. These are grown from seed of plants we received from the good folks at SFA Gardens and have been reliable garden performers.

    By: Almost Eden

    Gardening facts about Silene stellata plant

    How to Grow Silene stellata

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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