species 2,743 observations
Long-leaved Starwort
Stellaria longifolia
Field notes
Supports All
53
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Dark-barred Twin-spot Carpet, Chickweed Geometer Moth, Venerable Dart, Simple Wave
5
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Bird Cherry-oat Aphid, Pale Tortoise Beetle, Redpoll, American Serpentine Leaf Miner
7
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Silvery Blue, Common Ringlet, Margined Calligrapher, Least Skipper
41
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Part shade
- Water use
- High
- Plant type
- Perennial Wildflower
From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.