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Atocioncompactum

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Family
Caryophyllaceae (kar-ree-oh-fil-AY-see-ee)
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Species
compactum (kom-PAK-tum)
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Synonym
Silene compacta
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Pink
Magenta (pink-purple)
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

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

Unknown - Tell us

Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
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
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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

Punta Gorda, Florida

Eveleth, Minnesota

Friedens, Pennsylvania

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Eveleth, MN (Zone 3a) | October 2011 | positive

Behaves as a biennial for me. Hardy in zone 3a. I am careful to deadhead.

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