Silene, Catchfly, Red Campion, English Maiden 'Clifford Moor'

Silenedioica

Family
Caryophyllaceae (kar-ree-oh-fil-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Silene (sy-LEE-nee)
Species
dioica (dy-oh-EE-kuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 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)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Pink
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Chartreuse/Yellow
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Calistoga, California

Clayton, California

Fairfield, California

Santa Clara, California

New Lenox, Illinois

Mason, Michigan

Royal Oak, Michigan

Berkshire, New York

Pickerington, Ohio

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

Sumter, South Carolina

Cathan, Washington

John Sam Lake, Washington

North Marysville, Washington

Olympia, Washington

Priest Point, Washington

Shaker Church, Washington

Stimson Crossing, Washington

Vancouver, Washington

Weallup Lake, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

4
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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White Center, WA | September 2013 | neutral

Just bought this little darling today to add to my cottage garden. It has delightful leaves and will make a lovely addition to the nearb...Read More

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Hurricane, WV | September 2012 | positive

Planted in zone 6 (WV) in spring and it has thrived with morning and early afternoon sun. Does not look very healthy currently. Does it n...Read More

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Seattle, WA | May 2006 | positive

I planted 2 of these in front of about 20 tulips last Fall. By May, the flowers had hidden the dying brown tulip foliage wonderfully, a...Read More

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(Zone 7a) | May 2006 | positive

This is a pretty big plant in my garden..About 3 feet wide. Very Pretty!

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Northern California, CA | February 2004 | positive

A really beautiful plant with variegated chartreuse foliage, beginning to bloom here in 9b late February.


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