Silene dioica 'Inane'

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 18"-24"
W: 24"-30"

planting zones

5a-10b

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Silene dioica 'Inane' plant details

Silene dioica 'Inane' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with bronze and burgundy foliage. In spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Silene dioica 'Inane'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: caryophyllaceae
Foliage: deciduous bronze and burgundy
Mature size: 24 IN - 30 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, floriferous, rare

GROWING CONDITIONS for Silene dioica 'Inane'

USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Silene dioica is a somewhat old-fashioned garden perennial but beautiful especially in spring and early summer. 'Inane' has attractive burgundy-flushed foliage and bright magenta-pink, pinwheel-like flowers held above the foliage almost constantly from early summer to fall. Popular with butterflies.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Very rare & special Champion with beautiful bronzed foliage in a 24-30" wide mound – profuse flowering all season on stems well above the foliage with deep pink flowers – full sun – most soils – plenty of water – summer shearing will renew leaves and flowers!