Water
Water regularly, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top inch of soil to dry slightly between waterings, especially during warmer months.
Reduce watering in winter when the plant is dormant.
Alaska Starwort (Stellaria alaskana) is a delicate, mat-forming perennial herb native to alpine and subalpine regions of Alaska. It features small white flowers.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Partial Shade
50% intensity
Prefers dappled sunlight or bright indirect light.
Regular
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Cool
50% intensity
Thrives in cooler temperatures, ideally between 10-18°C.
Light
25% intensity
Fertilize sparingly during the growing season.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top inch of soil to dry slightly between waterings, especially during warmer months.
Reduce watering in winter when the plant is dormant.
Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms and maintain a tidy appearance. Trim back any overgrown or leggy stems in late spring or early summer.
This encourages bushier growth and prevents the plant from becoming straggly.
Propagate by division in early spring or fall. Carefully separate clumps, ensuring each section has roots and shoots. Alternatively, take cuttings in late spring or early summer and root them in moist soil or water.
Repot young plants annually in spring to ensure adequate space for root growth. Mature plants can be repotted every 2-3 years or when they become root-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Alaska Starwort (Stellaria alaskana)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Caryophyllales |
| Family | Caryophyllaceae |
| Genus | Stellaria |
| Species | Stellaria alaskana |
Similar in genus Stellaria
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