About
A perennial with brittle, slender shoots arising from a creeping rootstock, bearing narrowly lance-shaped leaves and loose sprays of starry white flowers 6-10cm across in late spring and summer.
About the genus
Stellaria can be annuals or herbaceous perennials, with slender stems bearing simple, opposite leaves and terminal cymes of white flowers with 5 deeply notched petals
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, North-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesWildflower meadow, Cottage and informal garden
Care notes
CultivationGrow in any moist, but well-drained soil in full sun. Grow in a wild garden or meadow to accomodate its spreading habit
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in spring in a cold frame or cold greenhouse. Once large enough to handle, prick out into individual pots and plant out in summer
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free