Silene waldsteinii

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 6"-12"
W: 3"-6"

planting zones

5a-9a

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Silene waldsteinii plant details

Silene waldsteinii is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring pink and white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Does well in lean soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Silene waldsteinii

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: caryophyllaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 IN - 6 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Silene waldsteinii

USDA Zones: 5a - 9a
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional

Soil needs: lean

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A densely tufted plant from the Pirin Mountains of Bulgaria with pinkish purple flowers, strangely enough it is overlooked by everyone from Farrer to the AGS Book. Mojmir found it at 2300m. ZONE 5

By: Arrowhead Alpines

Gardening facts about Silene waldsteinii plant

How to Grow Silene waldsteinii

Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional
Soil Needs
- lean

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
- pink
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous

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