Silene stellata

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Silene stellata

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Kemper Code: M360

Common Name: starry campion
Zone: 5 to 8
Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Missouri Native: Yes
Native Range: Central United States
Height: 2 to 3 feet
Spread: 1.5 to 2 feet
Bloom Time: June - July
Bloom Color: White
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Water: Dry to medium
Maintenance: Medium

Plant Culture and Characteristics

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Uses:		Wildlife:	Flowers:	Leaves:	Fruit:
Hedge	Suitable as annual	Attracts birds	Has showy flowers	Leaves colorful	Has showy fruit
Shade tree	Culinary herb	Attracts	Has fragrant flowers	Leaves fragrant	Fruit edible
Street tree	Vegetable	hummingbirds	Flowers not showy	Good fall color	Other:
Flowering tree	Water garden plant	Attracts	Good cut flower	Evergreen	Winter interest
Gr. cover (<1')	Will naturalize	butterflies	Good dried flower		Thorns or spines

General 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.

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.