Eudianthe, Rose Catchfly, Rose of Heaven
Silenecoeli-rosa 'Angel Blue'

Family: Caryophyllaceae (kar-ree-oh-fil-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Silene (sy-LEE-nee)
Species: coeli-rosa (koh-EL-ee RO-suh)
Cultivar: Angel Blue

Synonym:Lychnis coeli-rosa

Synonym:Silene coeli-rosa

Synonym:Viscaria oculata

Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Annuals

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage

Foliage Color
Blue-Green

Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual

Danger

Bloom Color
Light Blue

Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked

Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds