Silene alpestris 'Starry Dreams'

Silene alpestris 'Starry Dreams'

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Alpine catchflyFamily: Caryophyllaceae

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Position

Sun Exposure:

Full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Front

Soil

Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Alpine catchfly, Silene alpestris, is a useful rock garden or alpine perennial. Silene alpestris 'Starry Dreams' is a first-year flowering variety and is especially floriferous. It forms a low, trailing mound of deep green leaves, and bears star-shaped white flowers on short stems, over a long season.

For best results grow Silene alpestris 'Starry Dreams' in gritty, well-drained soil that’s not too dry. It’s perfect for growing in rockeries and walls.

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Silene ‘Starry Dreams’ and wildlife

Silene ‘Starry Dreams’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is not known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths

Butterflies/​Moths

Is not known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Silene ‘Starry Dreams’ poisonous?

Silene ‘Starry Dreams’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People

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