Silene Species, Turkish Catchfly

Sileneargaea

Family
Caryophyllaceae (kar-ree-oh-fil-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Silene (sy-LEE-nee)
Species
argaea (AR-gee-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Succulent
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
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)
Bloom Color
Magenta (pink-purple)
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

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

Denver, Colorado

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Denver, CO (Zone 5b) | August 2005 | positive

This plant is from Turkey and some advise "protect from winter wet". Photo shows snow on winter view, but this growing on a rock garden ...Read More

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