Silene suecica

Also Known As

Lychnis alpina
Alpine Campion
Alpine Catchfly

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 4"-5"
W: 5"

planting zones

2a-8b

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Silene suecica plant details

Silene suecica is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Silene suecica

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: caryophyllaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 5 IN - 7 - wide, 4 IN - 5 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer
Uses: rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Silene suecica

USDA Zones: 2a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A alpine (duh) lychnis. Little mound of grassy green leaves, flowers come in dense little spheres and are bright candy pink. Less than half a foot tall, spreads a little more. Best in rock garden conditions.Very hardy, but not a fan of hot summers. Zone 2

By: Arrowhead Alpines

Gardening facts about Silene suecica plant

How to Grow Silene suecica

Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
Wildlife
- butterflies
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
- semi-evergreen
Texture
- grassy

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