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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 1–11
Moss Campion (Silene Acaulis) — mat-forming perennial that flourishes in alpine environments

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Caryophyllaceae

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Moss Campion (Silene Acaulis) — withstanding USDA hardiness zones 3 through 7; perennial for half or shade, image 97
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) — and demonstrates excellent drought resistance once established; this hardy plant sprouts from a woody base and, image 98
Moss Campion (Silene Acaulis) — perennial for half or shade; ground cover that thrives with minimal attention, image 104
Moss Campion (Silene Acaulis) — making it a low-maintenance choice for the conscientious designer; these star-shaped blooms offer a delightful pop, image 99
Moss Campion (Silene Acaulis) — Regular watering is necessary only during prolonged dry spells; making it a low-maintenance choice for the, image 100
Moss Campion (Silene Acaulis) — perennial with pink blooms; silene acaulis requires full sun and well-drained, image 103
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 101
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) — particularly effective in rock gardens or as an accent in crevices and along stone pathways; each around 0.5 to 1, image 110
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) — 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) — From late spring to early summer, it produces vibrant pink blooms that add a splash of color to rock gardens; this, image 107
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; and demonstrates excellent drought resistance once, image 111

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