Silene acaulis - Wikipedia
WEBSilene acaulis, known as moss campion [2] or cushion pink, is a small wildflower that is common all over the high arctic and tundra and in high mountains of Eurasia and North America ( Alps, Carpathians, southern Siberia, Pyrenees, British Isles, Iceland, Faroe Islands, Greenland, Rocky Mountains ).
Moss Campion - Home | US Forest Service
WEBMoss campion is a common plant throughout the northern arctic and the high mountains of Europe and North America. In the United States, it can be found in alpine tundra in the West and in New England.
What Is Moss Campion - Moss Campion Plant Info - Gardening …
WEBOct 1, 2023 · Moss campion plant (Silene acaulis) is a rock garden plant native to the Arctic tundra and high mountains of Europe and North America. In the U.S., it is confined to the Western mountains and New England, particularly Maine and New Hampshire.
Moss Campion (Silene Acaulis): Everything You Need to Know
WEBDec 6, 2022 · Moss campion is a perennial ground-hugging evergreen plant. This plant can enhance the beauty of the ground with its tiny leaves and pink flowers. Mainly, those flowers bloom in summer. I will discuss the plant’s …
Moss Campion - North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
WEBMoss campion is commonly found in the artic, high mountains, and alpine tundra. The plant is a compact, cushion-like, or mat-forming evergreen perennial that has tiny star-shaped flowers in the summer. It is a member of the Caryophyllaceae family that includes the carnations or pinks.
Silene, Moss Campion (Silene acaulis) - MyGardenLife
WEBPlant Details. Category: Perennial. Light: Sun to Part Shade. Bloom Season: Spring, Summer. Height: 2-3" / 5-8cm. Space: 8-10" / 20-25cm. Zones: 3, 4, 5. Lowest Temp: -40° to -30°F / -40° to -34°C. Colors: Pink. Basic Care. Best in fertile, well-drained soil. Allow soil to dry between thorough waterings. Protect from excessive winter moisture.
Silene acaulis — moss campion - Go Botany
WEBMoss campion is a dense, cushion-forming plant native to Europe, Asia and North America. It is very rare in New England, being found only on alpine summits and plateaus in Maine and New Hampshire. This species has been used for …
Moss Campion (Silene acaulis) - Garden.org
WEBThe oldest known Moss campion is 350 years old and has a diameter of two feet. The plant used to be used for children with colic. The raw root skin plants were consumed as …
Silene Acaulis, Moss Campion - American Southwest
WEBSilene acaulis (moss campion), along the Porphyry Basin Trail, San Juan Mountains, Colorado. Common names: Moss campion, cushion pink. Family: Carnation (Caryophyllaceae) Scientific name: Silene acaulis. Main flower color: Pink. Range: Scattered areas in the Rocky Mountains and all states to the west, except California. …
Small great moss campion, or part one of the Arctic Champions …
WEBA low dome, covered on the outside with a thick layer of small, evergreen leaves shields the plant from the wind and constitutes a key component of the internal heating system, which grants moss campion a place in the Arctic Champions League.
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