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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 hardy plant sprouts from a woody base and forms a low; and demonstrates excellent drought resistance once, image 85

Moss Campion (Silene Acaulis) — and demonstrates excellent drought resistance once established; this hardy plant sprouts from a woody base and, image 72

Moss Campion (Silene Acaulis) — From late spring to midsummer; regular watering is necessary only during prolonged dry spells, image 89

Moss Campion (Silene Acaulis) — Silene acaulis requires full sun and well-drained; ideal for a textural ground cover

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

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

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

Moss Campion (Silene Acaulis) — each around 0.5 to 1 inch in diameter

Moss Campion (Silene Acaulis) — Hardy and cold-resistant, it requires well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade conditions; perennial with, image 56

Moss Campion (Silene Acaulis) — ground-hugging mat approximately 1 to 6 inches in height; mat-forming perennial that flourishes in alpine, image 86

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 61

Moss Campion (Silene Acaulis) — ground-hugging mat approximately 1 to 6 inches in height; mat-forming perennial that flourishes in alpine, image 60

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 62

Moss Campion (Silene Acaulis) — It stands 1-3 inches tall and spreads 6-12 inches wide, featuring dense, cushioned mounds of evergreen foliage, image 54

Moss Campion (Silene Acaulis) — Silene acaulis requires full sun and well-drained; ideal for a textural ground cover, image 68

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

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

Moss Campion (Silene Acaulis) — It stands 1-3 inches tall and spreads 6-12 inches wide, featuring dense, cushioned mounds of evergreen foliage; from late

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 inch in

Moss Campion (Silene Acaulis) — Ideal for a textural ground cover; particularly effective in rock gardens or as an accent in crevices and along, image 109

Moss Campion (Silene Acaulis) — this hardy plant sprouts from a woody base and forms a low

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

Moss Campion (Silene Acaulis) — This species is tolerant of cold temperatures; withstanding USDA hardiness zones 3 through 7

Moss Campion (Silene Acaulis) — ground-hugging mat approximately 1 to 6 inches in height

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