Silene sieboldii

Also Known As

Lychnis sieboldii
Siebold's Catchfly

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 12"-18"
W: 9"-15"

planting zones

6a-8b

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Silene sieboldii plant details

Silene sieboldii is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green and purple foliage. In spring and summer coral and red flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Silene sieboldii

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: caryophyllaceae
Foliage: deciduous green and purple
Mature size: 9 IN - 15 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: coral and red blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Silene sieboldii

USDA Zones: 6a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A beautiful plant with flowers in early summer of that intense shade of scarlet red that this genus does so well. Reaching a foot and half or so in height, and not fussy, though decent drainage is best. Zone 4

By: Arrowhead Alpines

Gardening facts about Silene sieboldii plant

How to Grow Silene sieboldii

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained

Features

Foliage Color
- green
- purple
Flower Color
- red
- coral
Wildlife
- hummingbirds
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous

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