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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

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) — This species is tolerant of cold temperatures; withstanding USDA hardiness zones 3 through 7, image 70

Moss Campion (Silene Acaulis) — pink flowers in the garden; with a spread of 6 to 12 inches.<br><br>The foliage of Moss Campion consists of tiny, image 102

Moss Campion (Silene Acaulis) — making it a low-maintenance choice for the conscientious designer; these star-shaped blooms offer a delightful pop, image 73

Moss Campion (Silene Acaulis) — ground cover that thrives with minimal attention; it stands 1-3 inches tall and spreads 6-12 inches wide, featuring dense

Moss Campion (Silene Acaulis) — making it a low-maintenance choice for the conscientious designer

Moss Campion (Silene Acaulis) — and are just about 0.2 to 0.4 inches long

Moss Campion (Silene Acaulis) — particularly effective in rock gardens or as an accent in crevices and along stone pathways; each around 0.5 to 1, image 58

Moss Campion (Silene Acaulis) — mat-forming perennial that flourishes in alpine environments; hardy and cold-resistant, it requires well-drained, image 53

Moss Campion (Silene Acaulis) — enriching the biodiversity of your garden.<br><br>For optimal growth; pink flowers in the garden, image 93

Moss Campion (Silene Acaulis) — ground cover that thrives with minimal attention

Moss Campion (Silene Acaulis) — mat-forming perennial that flourishes in alpine environments; hardy and cold-resistant, it requires well-drained, image 79

Moss Campion (Silene Acaulis) — sandy or gravelly soil with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH

Moss Campion (Silene Acaulis) — These star-shaped blooms offer a delightful pop of color and attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies, image 66

Moss Campion (Silene Acaulis) — each around 0.5 to 1 inch in diameter; and are just about 0.2 to 0.4 inches long, image 91

Moss Campion (Silene Acaulis) — withstanding USDA hardiness zones 3 through 7; perennial for half or shade, image 97

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

Moss Campion (Silene Acaulis) — and demonstrates excellent drought resistance once established

Moss Campion (Silene Acaulis) — and demonstrates excellent drought resistance once established; this hardy plant sprouts from a woody base and, image 98

Moss Campion (Silene Acaulis) — sandy or gravelly soil with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH; bright pink to purple flowers

Moss Campion (Silene Acaulis) — particularly effective in rock gardens or as an accent in crevices and along stone pathways

Moss Campion (Silene Acaulis) — sandy or gravelly soil with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH; bright pink to purple flowers, image 69

Moss Campion (Silene Acaulis) — Hardy and cold-resistant, it requires well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade conditions; perennial with, image 108

Moss Campion (Silene Acaulis) — ground-hugging mat approximately 1 to 6 inches in height; mat-forming perennial that flourishes in alpine environments

Moss Campion (Silene Acaulis) — bright pink to purple flowers; from late spring to early summer, it produces vibrant pink blooms that add a splash, image 90

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Matt Lavin from Bozeman, Montana, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
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Maurizio Ceol, CC BY 3.0 · source
Philipp Weigell, CC BY 3.0 · source

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