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Silene flos-cuculi 'Nana'

Also Known As

  • Lychnis flos-cuculi nana
  • Dwarf Ragged Robin

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 3"-6"
  • W: 3"-6"

planting zones

  • 4a-8b

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Silene flos-cuculi 'Nana' plant details

Silene flos-cuculi 'Nana' is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - bright shade and regular water. Does well in average and rich soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Silene flos-cuculi 'Nana'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: caryophyllaceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 3 IN - 6 IN - wide, 3 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Silene flos-cuculi 'Nana'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average and rich

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Reaching only 6" in height with lacinated red flowers over tightly imbricated mounds of leaves, this is one of the first-rate Lychnis. ZONE 5

Gardening facts about Silene flos-cuculi 'Nana' plant

How to Grow Silene flos-cuculi 'Nana'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
    • semi-evergreen

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