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Moss Campion

Silene Acaulis

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Overview

The Moss Campion, Silene acaulis, is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial that flourishes in alpine environments. It stands 1-3 inches tall and spreads 6-12 inches wide, featuring dense, cushioned mounds of evergreen foliage. From late spring to early summer, it produces vibrant pink blooms that add a splash of color to rock gardens. Hardy and cold-resistant, it requires well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade conditions. Ideal for a textural ground cover.

Sun Half, ShadeWater High, MediumZones 1–11Type Perennial
Moss Campion (Silene Acaulis) — ground cover that thrives with minimal attention; it stands 1-3 inches tall and spreads 6-12 inches wide, featuring, image 75
Moss Campion (Silene Acaulis) — with a spread of 6 to 12 inches.<br><br>The foliage of Moss Campion consists of tiny; ground-hugging mat, image 87Moss Campion (Silene Acaulis) — perennial with pink blooms; silene acaulis requires full sun and well-drained, image 77Moss Campion (Silene Acaulis) — Ideal for a textural ground cover; particularly effective in rock gardens or as an accent in crevices and along, image 57Moss Campion (Silene Acaulis) — withstanding USDA hardiness zones 3 through 7; perennial for half or shade, image 71Moss Campion (Silene Acaulis) — mat-forming perennial that flourishes in alpine environments; hardy and cold-resistant, it requires well-drained soil and fullMoss Campion (Silene Acaulis) — enriching the biodiversity of your garden.<br><br>For optimal growth; pink flowers in the garden, image 67+124

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
High, Medium
USDA zones
1–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Caryophyllaceae

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Moss Campion (Silene Acaulis) — ground cover that thrives with minimal attention; it stands 1-3 inches tall and spreads 6-12 inches wide, featuring, image 75
Moss Campion (Silene Acaulis) — with a spread of 6 to 12 inches.<br><br>The foliage of Moss Campion consists of tiny; ground-hugging mat, image 87
Moss Campion (Silene Acaulis) — perennial with pink blooms; silene acaulis requires full sun and well-drained, image 77
Moss Campion (Silene Acaulis) — Ideal for a textural ground cover; particularly effective in rock gardens or as an accent in crevices and along, image 57
Moss Campion (Silene Acaulis) — withstanding USDA hardiness zones 3 through 7; perennial for half or shade, image 71
Moss Campion (Silene Acaulis) — mat-forming perennial that flourishes in alpine environments; hardy and cold-resistant, it requires well-drained soil and full
Moss Campion (Silene Acaulis) — enriching the biodiversity of your garden.<br><br>For optimal growth; pink flowers in the garden, image 67
Moss Campion (Silene Acaulis) — This species is tolerant of cold temperatures; withstanding USDA hardiness zones 3 through 7, image 96
Moss Campion (Silene Acaulis) — perennial for half or shade; ground cover that thrives with minimal attention
Moss Campion (Silene Acaulis) — mat-forming perennial that flourishes in alpine environments
Moss Campion (Silene Acaulis) — It stands 1-3 inches tall and spreads 6-12 inches wide, featuring dense, cushioned mounds of evergreen foliage, image 106
Moss Campion (Silene Acaulis) — mat-forming perennial that flourishes in alpine environments; hardy and cold-resistant, it requires well-drained, image 105
Moss Campion (Silene Acaulis) — withstanding USDA hardiness zones 3 through 7; perennial for half or shade
Moss Campion (Silene Acaulis) — From late spring to early summer, it produces vibrant pink blooms that add a splash of color to rock gardens; this, image 81
Moss Campion (Silene Acaulis) — and are just about 0.2 to 0.4 inches long; enriching the biodiversity of your garden.<br><br>For optimal growth, image 88
Moss Campion (Silene Acaulis) — bright pink to purple flowers
Moss Campion (Silene Acaulis) — with a spread of 6 to 12 inches.<br><br>The foliage of Moss Campion consists of tiny
Moss Campion (Silene Acaulis) — Silene acaulis requires full sun and well-drained; ideal for a textural ground cover, image 94
Moss Campion (Silene Acaulis) — perennial with pink blooms; silene acaulis requires full sun and well-drained, image 103
Moss Campion (Silene Acaulis) — sandy or gravelly soil with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH; bright pink to purple flowers, image 95
Moss Campion (Silene Acaulis) — pink flowers in the garden
Moss Campion (Silene Acaulis) — Ideal for a textural ground cover; particularly effective in rock gardens or as an accent in crevices and along stone pathways
Moss Campion (Silene Acaulis) — perennial for half or shade; ground cover that thrives with minimal attention, image 78
Moss Campion (Silene Acaulis) — perennial with pink blooms
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