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Silenecoronaria

Family
Caryophyllaceae (kar-ree-oh-fil-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Silene (sy-LEE-nee)
Species
coronaria (kor-oh-NAR-ee-uh)
Synonym
Agrostemma coronaria
Lychnis coronaria
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Succulent
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Bloom Color
Red
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Biennials
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Bronze
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

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

Newark, Arkansas

Chico, California

Redwood City, California

San Leandro, California

Cos Cob, Connecticut

Fort Pierce, Florida

Mount Prospect, Illinois

Iowa City, Iowa

Jamesburg, New Jersey

Ellenboro, North Carolina

Hastings, Ontario

North Augusta, South Carolina

Knoxville, Tennessee

Weatherford, Texas

Pewaukee, Wisconsin

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Belmont, CA (Zone 10a) | October 2003 | neutral

I just bought this plant and I am very excited - it is the first DOUBLE flowered Lychnis coronaria I have ever seen. Also, the flo...Read More

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