Silene virginica Fire Pinks

$14.95
$14.95
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Description

Silene virginica is a clump-forming plant that has downy stems, sticky calyxes, and star-shaped, bright red blooms from spring to early summer. Commonly referred to as Fire Pinks, this perennial's rosettes of basal leaves give rise to stems of narrow, lance-shaped leaves. It is a favorite of hummingbirds, native bees, nocturnal moths and other pollinators. Silene virginica is also known as Catchfly because of its sticky calyxes that deter ants.

Silene virginica is native to the eastern half of the United States, upward into Canada. It extends as far west as eastern Nebraska and Oklahoma and eastward to New York and Florida. Fire Pinks is naturally found on rocky or gritty soils in woodlands, wooded slopes, forest margins, and cliffs and ledges. Fire Pinks can withstand fire and is often one of the first species to appear after a wildfire, hence the common name.

Silene virginica prefers bright shade and well-drained, moist to dry soil. For best blooming, avoid heavy shade and afternoon sun. It is perfect for the edges of shady borders. Silene virginica will self-sow on open soil where it is happy.

Characteristics

  • Common Names: Fire Pinks, Catchfly
  • Zones: 4-8
  • Light Requirements: Part Sun to Part Shade
  • Soil Preference: Well-drained
  • Height at Maturity: 18
  • Width at Maturity: 18
  • Bloom Color: Red
  • Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer

Special Features

  • Attracts: Butterflies.
  • Tolerates: Drought.
  • Other Features:

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Shipping Info

 

All orders placed now will ship in Spring 2024 unless requested otherwise.

    • Zones 9&10: Starting March 25th
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    • Zone 7: Starting April 8th
    • Zone 6: Starting April 22nd
    • Zone 5: Starting May 6th
    • Zones 4-2: Starting May 13th

If you live in a warm climate and wish to receive your plants during the winter, please send us an email. Please note that we may be unable to fulfill your request if temperatures are too cold for safe transit or if the plants are dormant.

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Please note: Depending on the time of year, the foliage of the plants may be trimmed to fit into our shipping boxes. This could delay the flowering of the plant, but many perennials actually benefit from being cut back.

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