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Silene flos-jovis 'Peggy'

Also Known As

  • Lychnis flos-jovis 'Peggy'
  • Peggy Ragged Robin

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 6"-12"
  • W: 6"-12"

planting zones

  • 5a-8b

Silene flos-jovis 'Peggy' plant details

Silene flos-jovis 'Peggy' is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial with green and white foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Silene flos-jovis 'Peggy'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: caryophyllaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green and white
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer
Uses: cutting garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Silene flos-jovis 'Peggy'

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This compact (to about 1') form of an always cheerful perennial offers its bright cherry-rose flowers over a rosette of white wooly foliage during much of the summer; deadheading helps. S/M/GDr

Gardening facts about Silene flos-jovis 'Peggy' plant

How to Grow Silene flos-jovis 'Peggy'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • white
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • butterflies
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
    • semi-evergreen
  • Texture

    • fuzzy
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