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star chickweed

star chickweed

Stellaria pubera

perennial⛅ part shade💧💧 moderate waterZone 4a – Zone 8b

A low-growing woodland perennial with delicate white star-shaped flowers that appear in spring. Best suited for shaded garden areas and naturalized settings.

Overview

Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
0.33–0.5′ tall × 1–2′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

Zone 4aZone 8b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4a to Zone 8b

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Harvest Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

Spring

Succession Role

early successional

Native to the United States

Native Range

Eastern North America

Native to: Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia

Function & Care

ediblepollinator nectarywildlife benefit

Edible Parts

leafshoot

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, division