Star Chickweed
Stellaria Pubera
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.
Culture
- Sun
- Shade
- Water
- Medium
- USDA zones
- 4–11
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Perennial, Wildflower
- Family
- Caryophyllaceae
- Climate
- Temperate
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