Silene acaulis (moss campion), entire plant in bloom.
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Silene acaulis

  • Tiny pink flowers in spring to early summer.
  • Forms a tight cushion or mat of tiny evergreen leaves.
  • Choice alpine/rock garden plant.
  • Alberta native species.

Gritty, moist, sharply drained soil; tolerates some drought once established. Sun.

Ht. 2-5cm (1-2 in.) Sp. 20-45cm (8-18 in.)

Zone 2

Alyssum wulfenianum 'Golden Spring', showing a mass of flowers.
Alyssum 'Golden Spring'
Anemone sylvestris (snowdrop anemone), close-up of flowers.
Anemone, Snowdrop
Gypsophila cerastoides 'Pixie Splash' (dwarf baby's breath), close-up of plant in bloom.
Baby's Breath 'Pixie Splash'
Gypsophila repens 'Filou Rose' (creeping baby's breath), close-up of flowers.
Baby's Breath, Creeping 'Filou Rose'
Campanula 'Birch Hybrid' (bellflower), entire plant in bloom.
Bellflower 'Birch Hybrid'

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