Family: Caryophyllaceae (kar-ree-oh-fil-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Silene (sy-LEE-nee) (Info)
Species: pensylvanica (pen-sill-VAN-ee-ka) (Info)
Synonym:Silene caroliniana var. pensylvanica
Category:
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials
Height:
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing:
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness:
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)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Danger:
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Color:
Pink
Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Foliage:
Blue-Green
Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us
Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods:
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting:
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
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