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    • Photo of Silene subciliata flower by Almost Eden

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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.

    By: Almost Eden

    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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    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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