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Silene acaulis
perennial☀️ full sun💧 low water
An extremely hardy alpine groundcover forming dense, cushion-like mats covered with tiny pink or purple flowers in summer. Ideal for rock gardens, scree, and alpine troughs in cold climates.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 6bSeasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummer
Succession Role
pioneer
Native to the United States
Native Range
Alpine and arctic regions of Europe, Asia, and North America
Native to: Alaska, Colorado, Montana, New Hampshire, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming
Function & Care
erosion controlwildlife benefit
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation