Moss campion plant (Silene acaulis) is a rock garden plant native to the Arctic tundra and high mountains of Europe and North America. In the U.S., it is confined to the Western mountains and New England, particularly Maine and New Hampshire. Its mat-forming, evergreen foliage is found tucked away in elevations too high for trees to grow, with harsh winters and short summers. While it cannot survive in the shade, it prefers moist soil. Also called cushion pink, this perennial herb thrives in USDA hardiness zones 2-9 and is part of the Caryophyllaceae family. Moss campion Silene bears tiny, star-like flowers in late spring. Growing Moss Campion Moss campion cushion pink grows in gritty, fast-draining soil in full sun. It slowly spreads an evergreen carpet up to 1 inch high (1-3 cm) that is perfect for rock gardens, containers, or those hard-to-fill spots at concrete intersections. Moss campion accepts light […]
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