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Silene uniflora
Also Known As
- Silene vulgaris maritima
- Silene vulgaris ssp. Maritima
- Silene vulgaris subsp. maritima
- Sea Campion
- Sea Campion
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 4"-8"
- W: 12"-24"
planting zones
- 7b-9b
Silene uniflora plant details
Silene uniflora is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer pink and white flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Silene uniflora
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: caryophyllaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 4 IN - 8 IN - tall
- Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: alpine, cutting garden, edging plant, long-blooming, rock garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Silene uniflora
- USDA Zones: 7b - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: deer
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Native Sons
Garden photo gallery of Silene uniflora
By: Wouter Hagens
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By: Wouter Hagens
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View Original PhotoGardening facts about Silene uniflora plant
How to Grow Silene uniflora
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - low
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- white
- pink
Wildlife
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Silene for your garden
aka Lychnis 'Rolly's Favorite', Silene dioica 'Rollie's Favorite', Silene x robotii 'Rollie's Favorite', Moss Campion, Rollie's Favorite Pink Silene, Rolly's Favorite Catchfly
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 12"-18"
Width: 18"-24"
- sun - mostly shade
- regular
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
aka Valley High Variegated Campion
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 10"-13"
Width: 6"-12"
- sun - dappled shade
- regular - occasional
aka Silene coeli-rosa [blue], Viscaria oculata 'Blue', Viscaria oculata [blue], Blue German Catchfly
Plant Type
Annual / Biennial
Zones
1-11
Size
Height: 10"
Width: 12"
- sun
- regular
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aka Silene coeli-rosa 'Blue Pearl', Viscaria oculata 'Blue Pearl', Blue Pearl German Catchfly
Plant Type
Annual / Biennial
Zones
1-11
Size
Height: 2'
Width: 2'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular
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