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Silene regia 'Prairie Fire' PP15,692

Also Known As

  • Prairie Fire Catchfly

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 48"
  • W: 36"

planting zones

  • 4a-8b

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Silene regia 'Prairie Fire' PP15,692 plant details

Silene regia 'Prairie Fire' PP15,692 is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer orange and red flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun and low water.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Silene regia 'Prairie Fire' PP15,692

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: caryophyllaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 36 IN wide, 48 IN tall
Flowers: orange and red blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, long-blooming, native plant, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Silene regia 'Prairie Fire' PP15,692

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Prolific brilliant red flowers in loose clusters (panicles) in late summer grace the 3-4' stems of this wildflower; evidently a natural tetraploid form, it was discovered by Prairie Nursery. S/M/GDr PP15692
The showiest of the eastern Silene species with clusters of brilliant scarlet red flowers atop 2' stems, grow it along with cardinal flower and suck in every hummingbird for miles around. ZONE 5
Bright red-orange flowers start in mid summer on 2 ft tall stems and catch the eye from afar. North American native.

Gardening facts about Silene regia 'Prairie Fire' PP15,692 plant

How to Grow Silene regia 'Prairie Fire' PP15,692

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • low

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
    • orange
  • Wildlife

    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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