Star Chickweed
Stellaria pubera
Also listed as Alsine pubera
Also known as Starry Chickweed
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A low-growing woodland perennial with delicate white star-shaped flowers that appear in spring. Best suited for shaded garden areas and naturalized settings.
Why grow it
Star chickweed offers a fine-textured groundcover alternative to moss in moist, shaded woodland gardens where it naturalize readily. It tolerates drier shade better than many spring ephemerals and provides early-season nectar for pollinators without the aggressive spread of common chickweed (Stellaria media). The delicate white flowers and low habit make it useful for understory planting in established permaculture systems with minimal ongoing intervention once established.
Watch out for
This species prefers consistent moisture and can decline in dry summers, so site it where supplemental water can be reliably maintained during establishment. In warmer climates or drier microclimates, performance may be uneven from year to year. Monitor spread in contained woodland settings, as self-seeding can become prolific in ideal conditions.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Caryophyllaceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Alabama, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Edible Parts
Season of Interest
Ground cover
Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A low-growing woodland perennial with delicate white star-shaped flowers that appear in spring. Best suited for shaded garden areas and naturalized settings.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Star Chickweed grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Star chickweed offers a fine-textured groundcover alternative to moss in moist, shaded woodland gardens where it naturalize readily. It tolerates drier shade better than many spring ephemerals and provides early-season nectar for pollinators without the aggressive spread of common chickweed (Stellaria media). The delicate white flowers and low habit make it useful for understory planting in established permaculture systems with minimal ongoing intervention once established.
Watch out for
This species prefers consistent moisture and can decline in dry summers, so site it where supplemental water can be reliably maintained during establishment. In warmer climates or drier microclimates, performance may be uneven from year to year. Monitor spread in contained woodland settings, as self-seeding can become prolific in ideal conditions.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Caryophyllaceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Alabama, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Edible Parts
Season of Interest
Ground cover
Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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