Perennials, Weeds > Stellaria > Stellaria holostea > Stellaria holostea
Stellaria holostea
Addersmeat, Greater Stitchwort
Origin: Native to Western and Central Europe, including the British Isles.
| Family |
| Caryophyllaceae |
| Genus |
| Stellaria |
| Species |
| holostea |
| Category |
| Perennials, Weeds |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 1-6a |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 2-7 |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H7 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -51.1-(-17.8) |
| Temperature (°F) |
| -60-10 |
| Height |
| 50-60 cm |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Cultivation |
| Grows best in loamy, mildly acidic soils that are well-drained with partial sun. |
| Habitat |
| Found in broad-leaved forests and grove-like forests. |
| Bark/Stem Description |
| The plant has 4 angled stems that are greyish-green. |
| Leaf Description |
| The long, narrow leaves are greyish-green. They are hairless and grow in an alternate pattern. |
| Flower Description |
| The flowers are white has 5-petals that split at the end and grow 20-30 mm across. |
| Fruit Description |
| The fruit is lime green and features 6 egg shaped pods. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Carn Brea Castle, Redruth, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
| Propagation |
| Propagated by seed. |
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