White summer flowers have unusual fringed petals and attract moths. Flowers are arranged oppositely on racemes or panicles which accompany leaves arranged in whorls. Host plant for larvae of the starry campion moth, a species of conservation concern.
Native Plant Database
Header Photo: Mervin Wallace
Starry Campion
Silene stellata
Plant Type: Herbaceous Perennials
Native Environment: Savanna / Woodland
Season of Interest: Mid (May - June), Late (July - frost)
Main Color: White
Fall Color:
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Photo: Mervin Wallace
Sun Exposure
Medium Sun/Average Shade
Soil
Moisture
Dry, Moderate
Nature Attracting
Pollinators/Beneficial Insects
Wildlife Benefit
Butterfly / Moth Host, Butterfly / Moth Nectar
Animal
Resistance
Size
Height:
12 to
30
inches
Spread:
12 to
16
inches
Size
Height: 12 to
30
inches
Spread: 12 to
16
inches
Size
Height: 12 to
30
inches
Spread: 12 to
16
inches
Typical Landscape Use
Native plant gardens with some shade.
Establishment and Care Instructions
Plant in well-drained soil, an infertile loam if available. Plant seeds after they have received cold moist stratification treatment for 4-8 weeks. Cover the small seeds only lightly.
Special Features
Special Usage
Basic Description
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