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Silene dioica

Also Known As

  • Melandrium rebrum
  • Red Campion

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 12"
  • W: 18"

planting zones

  • 5a-10b

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Silene dioica plant details

Silene dioica is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Silene dioica

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: caryophyllaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 18 IN wide, 12 IN tall
Flowers: pink blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, floriferous, long-blooming, self-sowing

GROWING CONDITIONS for Silene dioica

USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

My favorite new (to me) plant in 1994- this evergreen perennial looks good all year around & has been blooming for 12 months straight. It makes a nice 12" mound with very dark green oval leaves - a nice contrasting shape with airier plants. From Spring thru Fall, it produces numerous 8” strong upright stems, 10-20 at a time topped with bright pink 3/4” flowers which last for months.

Gardening facts about Silene dioica plant

How to Grow Silene dioica

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • fuzzy
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