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Family: Caryophyllaceae (kar-ree-oh-fil-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Silene (sy-LEE-nee) (Info)
Species: coronaria (kor-oh-NAR-ee-uh) (Info)
Cultivar: Gardener's World

Synonym:Agrostemma coronaria
Synonym:Lychnis coronaria

4 vendors have this plant for sale.

8 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Biennials
Perennials

Height:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Red

Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer

Foliage:
Evergreen
Silver/Gray
Velvet/Fuzzy-Textured

Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
Unknown - Tell us

Seed Collecting:
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

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By M_Bond
Thumbnail #1 of Silene coronaria by M_Bond

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Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral M_Bond On Oct 25, 2003, M_Bond from Redwood City, CA (Zone 10a) wrote:

I just bought this plant and I am very excited - it is the first DOUBLE flowered Lychnis coronaria I have ever seen. Also, the flowers are supposed to be a "deep, rich red" - not the common magenta color. Unfortunately, it is sterile so it won't reseed like the other varieties. So far it is making a beautiful clump of silvery foliage in my red garden, so when it blooms next summer, I'll post an image.

UPDATE: May 21 - It is in full bloom, and really gorgeous. The double red flowers are numerous and very showy - I still would say it is more of a magenta tone, but still very pretty, especially in contrast to its silver leaves. I added an image with a close up of the bloom.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

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Chico, California
Redwood City, California
Mount Prospect, Illinois
Jamesburg, New Jersey
Ellenboro, North Carolina
North Augusta, South Carolina
Knoxville, Tennessee
Weatherford, Texas



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