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    • Photo of Silene laciniata flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials

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    Silene laciniata

    Also Known As

    • Cardinal Catchfly
    • Fringed Indian Pink
    • Indian-Pink
    • Mexican Campion
    • Mexican-Pink

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 2'
    • W: 2'

    planting zones

    • 5a-10b

    Silene laciniata plant details

    Silene laciniata is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer red flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Silene laciniata

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: caryophyllaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 2 FT wide, 2 FT tall
    Flowers: red blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: cottage garden, cutting garden, rock garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Silene laciniata

    USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This very showy and intriguing Southern California native is enormously attractive to hummingbirds. The narrow, long green leaves, form a low mound until late Spring when the branched flower stems shoot up to 2’ tall with 15-25 buds & flowers per stem. The fringy, single, scarlet flowers emerge from a tube, and are borne for a long period. “Fringed Indian Pink” needs good drainage and does well in the garden. It likes to lean on its neighbors, so it’s best placed mid-bed. Very nice in a pot too.

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Silene laciniata plant

    How to Grow Silene laciniata

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - low

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red

    • Wildlife

      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • grassy

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