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Silene miqueliana

Also Known As

  • Lychnis miqueliana
  • Japanese Woodland Catchfly

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 8"-24"
  • W: 4"-15"

planting zones

  • 6a-8b

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Silene miqueliana plant details

Silene miqueliana is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer orange flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Silene miqueliana

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: caryophyllaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 IN - 15 IN - wide, 8 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: orange blooms in fall and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Silene miqueliana

USDA Zones: 6a - 8b
Sun exposure: bright shade - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Insanely popular, someone featured this in a magazine article a few years back and we have been selling out every since, huge orange flower on fairly compact plants it tends to go summer dormant if stressed. ZONE 5

Gardening facts about Silene miqueliana plant

How to Grow Silene miqueliana

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • orange
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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