Silene Species, Scarlet Catchfly

Silenesubciliata

Family
Caryophyllaceae (kar-ree-oh-fil-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Silene (sy-LEE-nee)
Species
subciliata (sub-sil-ee-AY-tuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Red
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Longview, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Qbe
Livingston, TX | September 2014 | positive

I do have it here on my property in Polk Co, just outside of Livingston Tx. It took me a while to identify. Was told it was endangered. H...Read More

J
J
Longview, TX | July 2013 | positive

One of the prettier wildflowers. Does well for me in the shade or full sun. Each plant produces a lot of seed and the seeds germinate w...Read More

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