moss campion
Also known as: dwarf catchfly; moss pink; cushion pink
S. acaulis is an evergreen, compact, cushion-forming perennial to around 5cm high with tiny, linear, bright green leaves. Flowers borne in spring are pink, or occasionally white and often have notched petals
Scientific classification
- Species
- moss campion (Silene acaulis)
- Genus
- Silene
- Family
- Caryophyllaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- Up to 10 cm
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Matforming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of moss campion
Distribution map
Northern Hemisphere
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of moss campion
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moss campion care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNone required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or from basal stem cuttings
Growing
GrowingGrow in moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun or light shade. Resents winter wet
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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