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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.

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

  • Wildlife

    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Color

    • red
  • Texture

    • grassy
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Color

    • green
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