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    • Photo of Silene dioica 'Valley High' flower by Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.

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    Silene dioica 'Valley High'

    Also Known As

    • Valley High Variegated Campion

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 10"-13"
    • W: 6"-12"

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Silene dioica 'Valley High' plant details

    Silene dioica 'Valley High' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with gold, green and variegated foliage. In fall and spring pink flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Silene dioica 'Valley High'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: caryophyllaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen gold, green and variegated
    Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 10 IN - 13 IN - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in fall and spring
    Uses: container plant, cottage garden, edging plant, rock garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Silene dioica 'Valley High'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Strongly contrasting variegation with a large green center surrounded by cream to white margins. Profuse rose pink flowers in May. It will rebloom in the fall if it is cut back. Back by popular demand. A great garden performer. Needs good drainage and minimal fertilization.

    By: Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.

    Gardening facts about Silene dioica 'Valley High' plant

    How to Grow Silene dioica 'Valley High'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • gold
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • butterflies

    • Flower Season

      • fall
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    7b-9b

    Size

    Height: 4"-8"

    Width: 12"-24"

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    • regular - low
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    Silene caroliniana ssp. wherryi 'Short and Sweet'

    aka Silene caroliniana var. wherryi 'Short & Sweet', Short and Sweet Sticky Catchfly

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 6"-8"

    Width: 10"-12"

    • sun
    • regular - occasional
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    Silene laciniata

    aka Cardinal Catchfly, Fringed Indian Pink, Indian-Pink, Mexican Campion, Mexican-Pink

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    5a-10b

    Size

    Height: 2'

    Width: 2'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - low
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    Silene regia

    aka Royal Catchfly

    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 24"-36"

    Width: 24"

    • sun
    • regular
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    Silene undulata

    aka Silene capensis, Xhosa Dream Herb

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 24"

    Width: 12"

    • sun - shade
    • regular
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