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Silene Species, Zawadzky's Catchfly

Silenezawadzkii

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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

zawadzkii (zuh-WAD-zkee-eye)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Textured

Height

under 6 in. (15 cm)

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness

Not Applicable

Danger

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Other Details

Category

Alpines and Rock Gardens

Perennials

Water Requirements

Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

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

Unknown - Tell us

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

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