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Stellaria holostea


Addersmeat, Greater Stitchwort




Origin:  Native to Western and Central Europe, including the British Isles.
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Genus
Stellaria
Species
holostea
Category
Perennials, Weeds
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6a
Canadian Hardiness Zone
2-7
RHS Hardiness Zone
H7
Temperature (°C)
-51.1-(-17.8)
Temperature (°F)
-60-10
Height
50-60 cm
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
MayJune
Cultivation
Grows best in loamy, mildly acidic soils that are well-drained with partial sun.
Habitat
Found in broad-leaved forests and grove-like forests.
Bark/Stem Description
The plant has 4 angled stems that are greyish-green.
Leaf Description
The long, narrow leaves are greyish-green. They are hairless and grow in an alternate pattern.
Flower Description
The flowers are white has 5-petals that split at the end and grow 20-30 mm across.
Fruit Description
The fruit is lime green and features 6 egg shaped pods.
Notable Specimens
Carn Brea Castle, Redruth, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Propagation
Propagated by seed.
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