Silene stellata
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Tried and True Recommended by 1 Professional
Species Native to Missouri
Common Name: starry campion
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Zone: 5 to 8
Native Range: Central United States
Height: 2 to 3 feet
Spread: 1.5 to 2 feet
Bloom Time: June to July
Bloom Description: White
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Water: Dry to medium
Maintenance: Medium
Flowers: Showy Flowers
Tolerates: Clay Soil, Dry Soil, Drought

Culture

Grow in average, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Prefers dryish, sandy or clay soils. Excellent drainage is essential for growing this plant.

Noteworthy Characteristics

Starry campion is a Missouri native wildflower which occurs in dry open woods, clearings and slopes throughout the State. A clump-forming perennial which grows 2-3' tall. White flowers with 5 fringed petals and bell-shaped calyxes appear in loose terminal spikes in early summer. Lance-shaped leaves (to 3" long) appear in whorls of 4. Silene is in the same family as Lychnis and Dianthus.

Problems

No serious insect or disease problems. Taller plants may need some support.

Garden Uses

Best in naturalized settings in part shade areas of wildflower gardens, native plant gardens, woodland gardens or cottage gardens. May also be grown in borders.

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