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    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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    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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