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    • Photo of Silene acaulis 'Mt. Evans' by Arrowhead Alpines

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    Silene acaulis 'Mt. Evans'

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 3"-6"
    • W: 4"-6"

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

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    Silene acaulis 'Mt. Evans' plant details

    Silene acaulis 'Mt. Evans' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer cream and white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture water. Does well in average soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Silene acaulis 'Mt. Evans'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: caryophyllaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 4 IN - 6 IN - wide, 3 IN - 6 IN - tall
    Flowers: cream and white blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Silene acaulis 'Mt. Evans'

    USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Soil needs: average

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A nice, heavy flowering selection of this beautiful little plant. The tight mound of bright green foliage and tiny white flowers is nice enough to attract the most serious rock gardeners, and cute and easy enough for the fairy garden crowd. Doesn't like to dry out. Zone 4. -Joseph

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Gardening facts about Silene acaulis 'Mt. Evans' plant

    How to Grow Silene acaulis 'Mt. Evans'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • average

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • cream

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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