species 20,257 observations
Star Chickweed
Stellaria pubera
Field notes
Supports All
40
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Chickweed Geometer Moth, Dark-barred Twin-spot Carpet, Venerable Dart, Simple Wave
4
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Redpoll, American Robin, Common Grass Skimmer, Bird Cherry-oat Aphid
4
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Greater Bee Fly, Black-and-yellow Nomad Bee, Eastern Calligrapher, Pure Green Sweat Bee
32
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Ground covers
- Light
- Dappled shade
- Moisture
- Well drained Moist
- Soil pH
- Acid
- Habit
- Horizontal Spreading
- Plant type
- Wildflower Edible Ground cover Herbaceous perennial
From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.