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Common
name: "Moss Champion"
Latin name: Silene acaulis
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Zone: 3
- 9
Elevation to: 12,000'
Growth habit: Mat forming
Max height: 1" - 2"
Spread: 12"
Flowers: Yes, May - June
Flower type:
Native to area: No
Available varieties: 4+
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Pictured: Silene
acaulis |
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Cultivation:
Plant in full sun in gravely, very well drained soils. "Moss
Champion" is difficult to grow... not a good choice for the
novice gardener. "Moss Champion" can be grown in containers.
Excellent for high elevation homes.
Propagation:
Seed should be started in the fall and held over to the following
spring in a cold frame or greenhouse... something most of us can't
do. Your best bet is to purchase pre-started plants at your local
Garden Center.
Potential pests ~ diseases:
Slugs. |
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