Stitchwort, Greater (Stellaria holostea) Plant

These dainty white springtime flowers are known by a variety of names: one of the most prevalent is ‘Snapdragon’, referring both to its brittle stems and how you may hear its seed pods make a popping sound as they ripen in late Spring. These silvery starbursts are also perfect for pollinators!

• Type: Perennial  
• Height: 25-60cm.
• Flowers: April-June
• Soil Requirement: Moist
• Light Requirement: Partial shade
• Natural Habitat: Hedges, banks, wood margins  
• Also known as: All-Bone, Easter Bells, Moonflower, Snapdragon