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Silene Species, Hooker's Catchfly, Hooker's Silene, Hooker's Indian Pink, Stringflower

Silenehookeri

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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
hookeri (HOOK-er-ee)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Succulent
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color
Pink
Lavender
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Groundcovers
Water Requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Foliage Color
Bronze
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
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
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A hairy gray plant with many short spreading stems in a cluster. The flowers have deeply divided petals and are borne on the branch ends....Read More

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