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    Silene laciniata (Major Group)

    Also Known As

    • Silene laciniata major

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 18"
    • W: 12"

    planting zones

    • 7a-10b

    Silene laciniata (Major Group) plant details

    Silene laciniata (Major Group) is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer red flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Silene laciniata (Major Group)

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: caryophyllaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 12 IN wide, 18 IN tall
    Flowers: red blooms in summer
    Uses: long-blooming, rock garden, showy

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Silene laciniata (Major Group)

    USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This Silene is native to Southern California. This variety has many thin, branching flower stems that grow to about 18” tall & is much more vigorous than the regular S. laciniata. It blooms with true red flowers over a long period. Very showy! The leaves of the rosette stay low. Hummingbirds love the flowers. Plant with Mimulus cardinalis 'Golden' for a beautiful hummingbird buffet!

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Silene laciniata (Major Group) plant

    How to Grow Silene laciniata (Major Group)

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red

    • Wildlife

      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 4"-8"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - low
    Photo of Silene uniflora flower by Wouter Hagens
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    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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    aka Valley High Variegated Campion

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 10"-13"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • sun - dappled shade
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Silene dioica 'Valley High' flower by Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
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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
    Photo of Silene laciniata flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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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
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