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.
