Silene, Bloody Mary, Bloody William, Lychnis, Mullein Pinks, Rose Campion
Silenecoronaria 'Oculata Group'

Family: Caryophyllaceae (kar-ree-oh-fil-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Silene (sy-LEE-nee)
Species: coronaria (kor-oh-NAR-ee-uh)
Cultivar: Oculata Group

Synonym:Agrostemma coronaria

Synonym:Lychnis coronaria

Category
Perennials

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Succulent

Foliage Color
Bronze

Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
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)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Pink
White/Near White

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

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds