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    • Photo of Silene uniflora flower by Wouter Hagens

    Photo by Wouter Hagens

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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

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    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

    Prostrate perennial grown for its tidy mounding form and profusion of white flowers in spring. Prefers full sun and well-drained, fertile soils with regular water. Hardy to 5F. Europe.

    By: Native Sons

    Grey foliage covers with pink tinged flowers with inflated calyx. Long bloomer. Good edge/ front plant.

    By: Thompson's Nursery

    Gardening 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

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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
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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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    Silene undulata

    aka Silene capensis, Xhosa Dream Herb

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    9a-10b

    Size

    Height: 24"

    Width: 12"

    • sun - shade
    • regular
    Photo of Silene undulata flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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