Wild Pink, American Pink, Carolina Campion, Sticky Catchfly
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.
| Hardiness |
5 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Caryophyllaceae |
| Genus | Silene |
| Common names | Wild Pink, Catchy |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid, Late) |
| Height |
10" - 1' (25cm - 30cm) |
| Spread |
10" - 1' (25cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing | 12" (30cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Semi-Evergreen |
| Native Plants | United States, Northeast, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Midwest, Missouri, Southeast, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky |
| Tolerance | Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Ground Covers |
| Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow, Gravel and Rock Garden |
| Hardiness |
5 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Caryophyllaceae |
| Genus | Silene |
| Common names | Wild Pink, Catchy |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid, Late) |
| Height |
10" - 1' (25cm - 30cm) |
| Spread |
10" - 1' (25cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing | 12" (30cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Semi-Evergreen |
| Native Plants | United States, Northeast, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Midwest, Missouri, Southeast, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky |
| Tolerance | Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Ground Covers |
| Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow, Gravel and Rock Garden |
How many Silene caroliniana (Wild Pink) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Silene caroliniana (Wild Pink) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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