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Woolly mouse-ear: complete guide
Cerastium comatum
Woolly mouse-ear (Cerastium comatum) is a delicate groundcover from the Caryophyllaceae family. With soft, hairy foliage and white flowers, it's a charming choice for Mediterranean and alpine gardens.
Broad-leaved Mouse Ear: complete guide
Cerastium latifolium
Learn to grow the alpine Broad-leaved Mouse Ear (Cerastium latifolium) successfully. Master care and cultivation with this comprehensive guide.
One-flowered Mouse Ear: complete guide
Cerastium uniflorum
Learn to grow the delicate One-flowered Mouse Ear (Cerastium uniflorum). Master care of this rare alpine plant with this comprehensive guide.
Hairy rupturewort: complete guide
Herniaria hirsuta
Discover hairy rupturewort, a low, dense groundcover with exceptional drought tolerance. Perfect for rocky and dry gardens.
Sagina maxima: complete guide
Sagina maxima
Stickystem pearlwort - a delicate alpine perennial with tiny white flowers. Perfect groundcover for moist mountain and coastal gardens.
CaryophyllaceaeUpright Pearlwort: complete guide
Sagina micropetala
Sagina micropetala is a delicate ground-cover plant for rock gardens and between paving stones. Fine leaves, purple flowers and extremely frost-hardy. Ideal for wildlife lovers and natural gardens.
Rock soapwort: complete guide
Saponaria ocymoides
Rock soapwort (Saponaria ocymoides) is a low-growing groundcover from the Caryophyllaceae family. This Alpine plant offers trailing pink flowers and sturdy growth for rock gardens.
Soapwort: complete guide
Saponaria officinalis
Soapwort (Saponaria officinalis) is a versatile medicinal herb from the Caryophyllaceae family. This traditional medicinal plant offers pink flowers and soap-producing properties.
Cushion-pink: Complete Guide
Silene acaulis
Discover everything about Silene acaulis (cushion-pink or moss campion), a charming alpine plant. This guide covers cultivation, care, and features for gardeners.
Berry Catchfly: Complete Guide
Silene baccifera
Discover everything about Silene baccifera (berry catchfly), a fascinating berry-bearing plant. This guide covers cultivation, care, and features for gardeners.
Sand Catchfly: Complete Guide
Silene conica
Discover everything about Silene conica (sand catchfly), an elegant annual flowering plant. This guide covers cultivation, care, and features for gardeners.
Silene fuscata: complete guide
Silene fuscata
Discover Silene fuscata (Red-brown catchfly): cultivation, maintenance, and characteristics of this Mediterranean alpine.
Silene nocturna: complete guide
Silene nocturna
Learn everything about Silene nocturna (Mediterranean catchfly): cultivation, care, and identification of this delicate flower.
Fleshy Starwort: complete guide
Stellaria crassifolia
Master the care of Fleshy Starwort (Stellaria crassifolia). Learn about ideal locations, watering, and growing tips for this alpine Northern treasure.
Grass-leaf starwort: complete guide
Stellaria graminea
Grass-leaf starwort is a delicate groundcover with fine grassy leaves and white flowers. Perfect for shadowy borders. Discover care advice.
Common chickweed: complete guide
Stellaria media
Common chickweed is a versatile herb with soft leaves and white flowers. Grows quickly in prepared soil and serves as green manure. Discover benefits and care.
Greater chickweed: complete guide
Stellaria neglecta
Greater chickweed is a lush groundcover with large white flowers and grassy foliage. Perfect for moist woodland areas. Discover cultivation guide.
Wood stitchwort: complete guide
Stellaria nemorum
Discover the Wood stitchwort (Stella nemorum), a delicate woodland plant with white flowers. This guide covers cultivation, care, and ideal growing conditions for this charming species.
Marsh stitchwort: complete guide
Stellaria palustris
Discover the Marsh stitchwort (Stella palustris), an elegant moisture-loving plant with delicate white flowers. Learn about cultivation, care, and growing conditions for this aquatic beauty.