Silene virginica

Also Known As

Fire Pink

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 12"-24"
W: 12"-15"

planting zones

4a-8b

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Silene virginica plant details

Silene virginica is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring pink and red flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in average and gritty soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Silene virginica

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: caryophyllaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 15 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: pink and red blooms in spring
Uses: long-blooming, self-sowing, showy, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Silene virginica

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

Soil needs: average and gritty

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Silene virginica has bright, thin petalled red star-like flowers held above clean, dark green foliage. This great little plant is native to eastern North America. Short-lived, but reseeds freely. Commonly referred to as catchfly due to it's sticky stems and sepals. A hummingbird magnet! Super flexible in soil moisture requirements from dry to moist as long as conditions are well-drained and in light requirements from sun to part shade. Have fun. This plant can offer you fiery red in almost any location in the garden.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Fire Pink, Silene virginica, is a real woodland standout! The bright crimson to pink flowers can bloom for a month or longer. Native to rich woodlands and rocky slopes of the eastern and SE U.S., it requires a well-drained soil in light to medium shade. Short-lived, it will often self-sow in open soil. Hardy to Zones 4 - 8.