Silene caryophylloides ssp. echinus

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 4"-6"
W: 3"-6"

planting zones

4a-8b

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Silene caryophylloides ssp. echinus plant details

Silene caryophylloides ssp. echinus is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer purple and red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in alkaline soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Silene caryophylloides ssp. echinus

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: caryophyllaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 IN - 6 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: purple and red blooms in summer
Uses: alpine, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Silene caryophylloides ssp. echinus

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: alkaline

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Growing in dry limestone scree it forms large spiny cushions with large pink to red-violet flowers on 10cm glandular hairy stems. This is a cool plant in a genus with far, far, too many weeds _ZONE 4

By: Arrowhead Alpines

Gardening facts about Silene caryophylloides ssp. echinus plant

How to Grow Silene caryophylloides ssp. echinus

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- alkaline

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- red
- purple
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen

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