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Sileneconica

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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
conica (KOH-nee-ka)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Succulent
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness

Unknown - Tell us

Danger

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Bloom Color
Pink
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
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Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

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; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional
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Sticky annual from Europe.

Has lance like, grey green leaves and sticky little hairs all over. Bears small, pink flowers ...Read More

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