Stellaria pungens
Prickly Starwort
Prostrate to erect suckering perennial herb. Tangled stems, branching at base, curly white hairs on new growth, becoming hairless.
Additional information
- FamilyCaryophyllaceae
- StoreyLower storey
- Size10-30 cm x 50 cm
- Plant groupingHerbs & Groundcovers <1m
- LeavesRigid, narrowly egg-shaped, stalkless, leaves 4-12 mm x 1-3 mm, sharply pointed, few hairs along lower 3/4 of margin.
- Flower colourWhite
- Flowering timeOctober to February
- FlowersSingle axillary or terminal flowers on long stalks, 5 petals deeply lobed, appearing to be 10 petals.
- Bird attractingNo
- Butterfly attractingNo
- Frog habitatNo
- Growing conditionsWell drained moist soils in mountain forests. Frost tolerant. Full sun, semi to dappled shade.
- Garden useHard pruning beneficial in dry summers. Clumping habit provides animal habitat.
- Commercially availableNever
- Conservation statusLocally common within its preferred growing conditions
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