• A dense cushion of Silene acaulis (Moss Campion) covered in a vibrant display of tiny, bright pink flowers. Each five-petaled bloom is tightly packed against the dark green mossy foliage, creating a striking carpet of color.
  • Clusters of Silene acaulis (Moss Campion) blooms scattered across a patch of green alpine vegetation. The vivid pink flowers pop against a mix of leafy ground cover, showcasing the plant's low, mat-forming habit in a rocky meadow.
  • A rounded mound of Silene acaulis (Moss Campion) nestled between pale rocks, thick with needle-like green leaves. Dozens of small, deep pink flowers brighten the cushiony mound, creating a vivid splash of color in the rocky alpine setting.
  • A natural patch of Silene acaulis (Moss Campion) spreading across a mossy green mat in an open alpine meadow. The petite pink flowers are scattered delicately across the dense foliage, blending into the sparse surrounding vegetation and rocky ground.
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Silene acaulis - Moss Campion

Silene acaulis - Moss Campion

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Moss Campion forms a dense cushion of tiny, evergreen leaves, dotted with bright pink to purple star-like flowers in late spring and summer. Its vibrant blooms create a striking contrast against the compact foliage, attracting native bees and other pollinators. Well-suited to rugged rural spaces and resilient urban rock or crevice gardens, this hardy perennial thrives in tough environments.

A low-growing, mat-forming species, Moss Campion is well-adapted to dry, well-drained soils and requires little maintenance. It withstands extreme conditions, including drought and cold, making it an excellent choice for alpine and rocky landscapes. Its tough, compact growth habit also makes it highly resistant to deer and other herbivores.

How Easy Is This Plant to Grow?

Germination Difficulty: Intermediate
Growing Difficulty: Intermediate
Speed of Growth: Slow
Age to First Bloom: 3-4

Plant Sizes & Blooming Window

Important Information - The "Plant Sizes" are provided as a general guideline for plant selection. The "Blooming Window" indicates the general period when the species is in bloom, not how long an individual plant will flower.

Plant growth and bloom times will vary depending on geographical location & individual site conditions. Please scroll down to see the specific information for this plant.

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Plant Specifics

Seeds Per Pack

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Light Conditions

  • Sun

Soil Conditions

  • Well Drained
  • Sandy
  • Gravelly
  • Dry

Height

  • Under 6"

Width

  • Mat Forming

Bloom Colour

  • Pink

Month of Bloom

  • June
  • July
  • August

Vigorousness

  • Moderate

Deer Resistance

  • High

Features

  • Bees
  • Long Bloom Time
  • Used as Groundcover
  • Urban Spaces
  • Rural Spaces
  • Medicinal Properties
  • Good in Containers

Chinook Exposure

  • Fully Exposed

Distribution Info

Native to circumpolar regions, Moss Campion is found in every province and territory with the exception of PE, its range extends southward into the alpine regions of the U.S. It thrives in alpine and arctic environments, often forming dense cushions on rocky slopes, tundra, and fellfields. 

Traditional Edible & Medicinal Info

Silene acaulis was traditionally used by Indigenous peoples and Arctic communities for medicinal purposes, including as a remedy for digestive issues.