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Star Chickweed

Stellaria Pubera

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Overview

Star Chickweed (Stellaria pubera) is a delicate, shade-loving perennial, flourishing in zones 4-7. It stands 12-18 inches tall and spreads 8-12 inches wide. Preferring moist, well-drained soil, it showcases white, star-shaped flowers with deeply notched petals atop slender stems in spring. This native woodland groundcover adds texture and charm to shaded garden areas or naturalized settings, while its low-maintenance nature is ideal for effortless landscaping endeavors.

Sun ShadeWater MediumZones 4–11Climate Temperate
Star Chickweed (Stellaria Pubera) — Star Chickweed (Stellaria pubera) is a delicate, shade-loving perennial, flourishing in zones 4-7

Culture

Sun
Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
4–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Caryophyllaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Star Chickweed (Stellaria Pubera) — star-shaped flowers with deeply notched petals atop slender stems in spring; educating clients on this splendid species
Star Chickweed (Stellaria Pubera) — It stands 12-18 inches tall and spreads 8-12 inches wide; star Chickweed creates a low-growing carpet of green foliage
Star Chickweed (Stellaria Pubera) — This native woodland groundcover adds texture and charm to shaded garden areas or naturalized settings; it stands 12-18
Star Chickweed (Stellaria Pubera) — while its low-maintenance nature is ideal for effortless landscaping endeavors; offering a touch of delicate beauty with
Star Chickweed (Stellaria Pubera) — The Star Chickweed (Stellaria pubera); uSDA hardiness zones 4 through 7 are ideal for this species
Star Chickweed (Stellaria Pubera) — offering a touch of delicate beauty with its star-shaped white flowers; hairy stems that give the plant its species name
Star Chickweed (Stellaria Pubera) — a charming woodland perennial; perennial / wildflower for shade
Star Chickweed (Stellaria Pubera) — is an excellent addition to a shade or semi-shade garden; a charming woodland perennial
Star Chickweed (Stellaria Pubera) — Star Chickweed creates a low-growing carpet of green foliage; while its low-maintenance nature is ideal for effortless
Star Chickweed (Stellaria Pubera) — This North American native typically blooms in the early spring and can carry on into the late spring months; white flowers
Star Chickweed (Stellaria Pubera) — The plant's leaves are ovate to lanceolate in shape, image 35

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