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    Silene dioica 'Firefly'

    Also Known As

    • Silene 'Firefly'

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 12"-24"
    • W: 12"-15"

    planting zones

    • 5a-11

    Silene dioica 'Firefly' plant details

    Silene dioica 'Firefly' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer magenta and pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Silene dioica 'Firefly'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: caryophyllaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 15 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
    Flowers: magenta and pink blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: container plant, cutting garden, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Silene dioica 'Firefly'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: occasional
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Tons of bright magenta-pink, double flowers cover this 24-30" drought-resistant beauty...enjoy it in border or container. S/M-D/GDr

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Silene dioica 'Firefly' plant

    How to Grow Silene dioica 'Firefly'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink
      • magenta

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

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    Silene uniflora

    aka Silene vulgaris maritima, Silene vulgaris ssp. Maritima, Silene vulgaris subsp. maritima, Sea Campion, Sea Campion

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    7b-9b

    Size

    Height: 4"-8"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - low
    Photo of Silene uniflora flower by Wouter Hagens
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    Silene caroliniana ssp. wherryi 'Short and Sweet'

    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
    Photo of Silene caroliniana ssp. wherryi 'Short and Sweet' flower by Conifer Kingdom
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    Silene dioica 'Valley High'

    aka Valley High Variegated Campion

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    5a-9b

    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

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-10b

    Size

    Height: 24"-36"

    Width: 24"

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Silene regia flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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