Silene stellata

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Starry Campion (Silene stellata)
Pink Family

Starry Campion is a somewhat unusual plant to find in the cultivated garden, but should be used more. It produces a flowering stem that bears clusters of delicate, five-petaled, strongly fringed white flowers in late summer. Flowers are mainly pollinated by moths and may close in hotter daytime temperatures. Leaves of four, often with strong purple tones, are arranged in whorls up the stem. It prefers part shade to part sun conditions with very well drained soil. It will not do well in overly moist soil. Will spread at a moderate rate over time by self seeding. It will look best if planted in groups so the airy  structure of this plant can really stand out. 

Blooms: White, 3-4 Weeks, July-Aug
Leaves: Sage green, ovoid leaves whorl up the stem
Height: 1.5-2.5’
Space: 12-18"
Soil: Average-dry, tolerates rocky/sandy soil
Exposure: Part sun-Part shade
Fauna: Moths are the primary pollinator, some bees
Seeds: Ovoid capsule containing several small seeds, not showy
Deer Resistance: Medium
Zone: 5-8
Native Status: NC native, common in the Piedmont & Mountains, rare in the Coastal Plain
Provenance: West Virginia, seed grown