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    Silene caroliniana ssp. wherryi 'Short and Sweet'

    Also Known As

    • Silene caroliniana var. wherryi 'Short & Sweet'
    • Short and Sweet Sticky Catchfly

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 6"-8"
    • W: 10"-12"

    planting zones

    • 5a-8b

    Silene caroliniana ssp. wherryi 'Short and Sweet' plant details

    Silene caroliniana ssp. wherryi 'Short and Sweet' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with blue and green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Silene caroliniana ssp. wherryi 'Short and Sweet'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: caryophyllaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue and green
    Mature size: 10 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 8 IN - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in spring
    Uses: compact, container plant, cottage garden, native plant, rock garden, xeric, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Silene caroliniana ssp. wherryi 'Short and Sweet'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This delightful selection of our native (to rocky calcareous outcrops Kentucky to Alabama) offers bright! clusters of deep pink late spring flowers atop a 4-6" clump of narrow foliage; compact and easy. S/M-D/GDr

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Silene caroliniana ssp. wherryi 'Short and Sweet' plant

    How to Grow Silene caroliniana ssp. wherryi 'Short and Sweet'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • grassy

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