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Silene nutans

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 18"-24"
  • W: 12"-15"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Silene nutans plant details

Silene nutans is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer cream and pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Silene nutans

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: caryophyllaceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 15 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: cream and pink blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Silene nutans

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A European species with nodding fragrant flowers that open in the evening, it is border fodder not rock garden material. ZONE 5

Gardening facts about Silene nutans plant

How to Grow Silene nutans

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • cream
    • pink
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
    • semi-evergreen

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 24"

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