Silene caroliniana (Wild Pink)
Silene caroliniana (Wild Pink) is a low-growing, tufted, semi-evergreen perennial boasting loose clusters of rosy pink flowers adorned with five spreading petals, usually unnotched or just slightly notched, in mid to late spring. A single plant can produce up to 100 showy flowers. They are borne atop sticky flowering stems and rise above the basal foliage of narrow, lance-shaped leaves.
Silene caroliniana (Wild Pink) is a low-growing, tufted, semi-evergreen perennial boasting loose clusters of rosy pink flowers adorned with five spreading petals, usually unnotched or just slightly notched, in mid to late spring. A single plant can produce up to 100 showy flowers. They are borne atop sticky flowering stems and rise above the basal foliage of narrow, lance-shaped leaves. Rich in pollen, they attract hummingbirds and butterflies. This wildflower is usually short-lived. It makes an ideal rock garden specimen and can be used as a colorful ground cover in perennial borders. It is also a great addition to wildflower gardens, native plant gardens, woodland gardens, or cottage gardens.
- Grows up to 10-12 in. tall and wide (25-30 cm).
- Pest and disease-free and low maintenance, this eye-catching beauty is also drought tolerant (once established).
- Thrives in full sun to part shade in moderately fertile, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils. Excellent drainage is essential and sandy or gravelly soils are favored by this plant. Best in partly sunny sites with afternoon shade.
- Great for rock gardens, cottage gardens, or prairies and meadows.
- Propagate by seeds or root division.
- Native to eastern and central North America.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 5 – 8 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Silene – Campions |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Mid,Late) |
| Height | 10" – 1' (25cm – 30cm) |
| Spread | 10" – 1' (25cm – 30cm) |
| Spacing | 12″ (30cm) |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Semi-Evergreen |
| Native Plants | United States, Midwest, Missouri, Ohio, Northeast, Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Southeast, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia |
| Tolerance | Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Ground Covers |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Prairie and Meadow |