Widow's Frill, Starry Campion
Quite beautiful, Silene stellata (Starry Campion) is an erect, loosely branching perennial forming a clump of lance-shaped leaves in whorls of four and charming clusters of white, snowflake-like flowers with flaring, deeply fringed petals. Blooming from late spring to late summer, the delicate flowers are borne atop tall slender stems. Rich in nectar, they attract butterflies and moths. Shade and drought tolerant, this wildflower makes a good addition to a wildflower garden. It is also a great choice for naturalizing in shade gardens and woodland gardens, where it will gently spread without being aggressive.
| Hardiness |
5 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Caryophyllaceae |
| Genus | Silene |
| Common names | Catchy |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) |
| Height |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Delaware, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Southeast, Southwest, Midwest, Northeast, Kansas, Nebraska, Ohio, Iowa, Michigan, Missouri, Illinois, Minnesota, Wisconsin, South Dakota, Indiana, South Carolina, North Carolina, West Virginia, Virginia, Tennessee, Arkansas, Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Georgia, Kentucky, Texas, Oklahoma |
| Tolerance | Drought, Dry Soil, Clay Soil |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow, Informal and Cottage |
| Hardiness |
5 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Caryophyllaceae |
| Genus | Silene |
| Common names | Catchy |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) |
| Height |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Delaware, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Southeast, Southwest, Midwest, Northeast, Kansas, Nebraska, Ohio, Iowa, Michigan, Missouri, Illinois, Minnesota, Wisconsin, South Dakota, Indiana, South Carolina, North Carolina, West Virginia, Virginia, Tennessee, Arkansas, Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Georgia, Kentucky, Texas, Oklahoma |
| Tolerance | Drought, Dry Soil, Clay Soil |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow, Informal and Cottage |
How many Silene stellata (Starry Campion) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Silene stellata (Starry Campion) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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