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.