Lesser stitchwort
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Lesser stitchwort is hardy to zone 4 – that covers all of Central Europe and the British Isles, and every USDA zone from 4 upwards.
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Profile
- Family
- Caryophyllaceae
- Habit
- perennial
- Height
- 0.6 m
- Spread
- 1.5 m
- Growth
- medium
- Lifespan
- 5 years
- First yield
- after 1 year
- Hardiness
- zone 4–7
- Shade tolerance
- partial shade
- Soil
- Sand, Silt, Loam
- Soil moisture
- semi-dry – very moist
- pH
- 5 – 7
Uses
Frequently asked questions
Lesser stitchwort: how big does it get?
Lesser stitchwort (Stellaria graminea) grows as a perennial and reaches roughly 0.6 m in height when mature, with a spread of about 1.5 m. Growth is medium.
Lesser stitchwort: what site does it need?
Lesser stitchwort tolerates partial shade. Suitable soils are Sand, Silt, Loam. Soil moisture should be in the range semi-dry – very moist. The pH may lie between 5 and 7.
Lesser stitchwort: is it hardy?
Lesser stitchwort is listed as hardy in zone 4–7 and survives normal winters outdoors there.
Lesser stitchwort: will it grow in Central Europe?
Lesser stitchwort is hardy to zone 4 – that covers all of Central Europe and the British Isles, and every USDA zone from 4 upwards.
Lesser stitchwort: is it poisonous?
No toxicity is recorded for Lesser stitchwort. With wild plants, never rely on a database alone — only on a confident identification.
Lesser stitchwort: what is it used for?
Rated on a scale up to 10: Edible 5/10, Medicinal 1/10, Other uses 3/10.
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