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    Silene asterias

    Also Known As

    • Bulgarian Catchfly
    • Cherry Drumsticks

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 18"
    • W: 15"

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

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    Silene asterias plant details

    Silene asterias is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer burgundy and red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Silene asterias

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: caryophyllaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 15 IN wide, 18 IN tall
    Flowers: burgundy and red blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: container plant, cutting garden, edging plant, rock garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Silene asterias

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    I am so impressed that this hardy and unusual Bulgarian Catchfly performs so well in our temperate climate. My favorite kind of faithful perennial- increasing in width and bloom each year! Strong upright “drumsticks” begin flowering in late Spring revealing truly fascinating spherical clusters 2 ½” across made up of small rich carmine blooms held in dark wine bracts sporting bright blue anthers - very striking! Pretty even when not in bloom with its rosette of fresh looking spring green oblong leaves. Wonderful cut flowers! Deciduous. To 18” x 15”.

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Silene asterias plant

    How to Grow Silene asterias

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red
      • burgundy

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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