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    • Photo of Silene regia 'Prairie Fire' PP15,692 flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery

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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

    By: Forestfarm

    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

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Bright red-orange flowers start in mid summer on 2 ft tall stems and catch the eye from afar. North American native.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    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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