Common Name
Star chickweed
Common starwort
Giant chickweed
Great chickweed
Plant Form
Herbs
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
1.5
Growth Rate
Fast
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5,
6,
7,
8,
9

Additional Info
Mesic to dry forests; most abundant on, but not restricted to, base-rich substrates. Common in the mountains and piedmont; infrequent to rare in the coastal Plain.
Wildlife Value: Attracts bees and other polinators
Flower Color
Cream/White
Flower Prominence
Conspicuous
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer
Bloom Month
April
May
June
Ground Cover
Yes
Light Requirements
Partial sun
Shade
Moisture Requirements
Moist
Dry
Soil Texture
Clay
High organic matter
Loamy
Sandy