Starry Campion

About Starry Campion

Starry Campion, also known as Widow's Frill, is a delicate and enchanting woodland native that earns its name from its beautifully fringed, star-like flowers. Growing 2 to 3 feet tall, this perennial is easily recognized by its leaves, which are arranged in whorls of four along the stem. The pure white flowers bloom from July to September, featuring five petals that are intricately divided into 8 to 12 narrow lobes, giving them a lacy or 'frilled' appearance. Native to the Eastern and Central United States, it is most at home in open woods, savannas, and along forest margins. It prefers partial shade and medium to well-drained soil, showing excellent drought tolerance once its deep taproot is established. Starry Campion is primarily pollinated by moths at night, though it also attracts bees and butterflies during the day. Its unique texture and late-season bloom make it a sophisticated choice for a native woodland garden or a partially shaded border where its intricate details can be admired up close.