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Moss Campion

Moss Campion

Silene acaulis

herbaceous☀️ full sun💧 low water Hardy: Zone 3aZone 6b

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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
Mounding
Growth Rate
slow
Size
0.08–0.25′ tall × 0.5–1.5′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen
Family
Caryophyllaceae

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

Seasonality

Bloom Season

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

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Companion Planting

Plants well with