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Silene Species, Alpine Catchfly

Silenealpestris

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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

alpestris (al-PES-triss)

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Synonym

Cucubalus quadrifidus

Heliosperma alpestre

Heliosperma arcanum

Ixoca arcana

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Evergreen

Smooth

Textured

Height

under 6 in. (15 cm)

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

12-15 in. (30-38 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)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive

neutral

negative

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