Stellaria nipponica
At a glance
- Lifecycle
- Perennial (hardy)
- Exposure
- Full sun
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy outdoors in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors at least in the milder parts of the country. See the plants native habitat for ideas on its cultivation needs.
Propagation
Seed - sow spring in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer.
Edible uses
Young leaves - raw or cooked.
Habitat
Mainly in dry sunny situations on rocky slopes in mountains, especially in alpine areas
Native range
E. Asia - Japan.