General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Plant Height: 6 - 12 inches
Plant Spread: 12 - 24 inches
Leaves: Other: Pubescent (soft, velvety, hairy)
Fruit: Other: Brown capsule containing numerous small seeds.
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: White
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Spring
Uses: Groundcover
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Resistances: Humidity tolerant

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Common names
  • Great Chickweed
  • Star Chickweed

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Location: Western North Carolina
Date: 2015-04-18
  • Uploaded by vic

Credit NPS
Location: Lucketts, Loudoun County, Virginia
Date: 2013-04-24
Location: Lander Road, Frederick County, Maryland
Date: 2011-07-28
Uploaded by SongofJoy

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