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Silene subciliata

Also Known As

Louisiana Catchfly
Prairie-fire pink
Scarlet Catchfly

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 1'-3'
W: 3"-5"

planting zones

8a-9b

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Silene subciliata plant details

Silene subciliata is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer red flowers emerge. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in acidic soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Silene subciliata

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: caryophyllaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 IN - 5 IN - wide, 1 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: red blooms in fall and summer
Uses: native plant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Silene subciliata

USDA Zones: 8a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: acidic

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Deep glowing red star shaped flowers are held on tall wispy stems for a long period from midsummer and often into fall. One of the most beautiful red wildflowers to be found in the pineywoods of western Louisiana and east Texas. A rare native drought tolerant taprooted perennial with narrow, strap-like medium green foliage. Grown from locally collected seed.

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Garden photo gallery of Silene subciliata

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By: Karl Gercens III

By: Karl Gercens III

By: Karl Gercens III

By: Karl Gercens III

Gardening facts about Silene subciliata plant

How to Grow Silene subciliata

Sun Exposure
- mostly sun
Water Needs
- drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- acidic

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- red
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- deciduous

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