Wild Pink
Silene caroliniana
Description:
Brilliant pink, phlox like clusters of flowers from May to July. Semi evergreen narrow foliage. To 1 foot tall. Prefers dry to moist, well drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Tolerant of dry, shallow, rocky soil. Great in rock gardens.
Plant Overview:
Other Common Names: | Sticky Catchfly |
Plant Family: | Caryophyllaceae |
Plant Duration: | Perennial |
Plant Type: | Herbaceous |
South Jersey Native Range: | South Jersey |
Attracts Pollinators and Wildlife: | Bees, Butterflies |
Bloom Time: | April through June |
Global and State Rank: | G5, SNR |
Commercially available landscape plant? | Yes |
Soil Characteristics: | |
Soil Type: | Loam |
Soil Moisture: | Dry, Moist |
Soil pH: | Slightly Acidic, Neutral, Slightly Alkaline |
Light Needs: | |
Opitmal Light: | Sun to partial shade |
Light Range: | Partial Shade, Sun |
Water Needs of Plant: | |
Soil Moisture: | Dry, Moist |