species 9,057 observations
Starry Campion
Silene stellata
Field notes
Supports All
27
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Campion Coronet, Capsule Moth
2
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Ragweed Leaf Beetle
1
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Song Sparrow, Wild Turkey, Lapland Longspur, White-crowned Sparrow
4
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Two-spotted Bumble Bee, Northern Paper Wasp, American Bumble Bee
19
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Sheltered animals
Animals that nest or roost in it
Pegomya flavifrons
1
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Part shade
- Moisture
- Well drained Moist
- Soil pH
- Acid
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Resists
- Dry soil
- Plant type
- Perennial Wildflower
From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.