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Silene, Nodding Catchfly 'Peach Blossom'

Silenependula

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Silene pendula by echoes
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Family
Caryophyllaceae (kar-ree-oh-fil-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Silene (sy-LEE-nee)
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Species
pendula (PEND-yoo-luh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage

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Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger

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Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Pink
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
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Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting

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