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Silene Species, Rose of Heaven

Silenecoeli-rosa

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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

coeli-rosa (koh-EL-ee RO-suh)

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Synonym

Agrostemma coeli-rosa

Coronaria coeli-rosa

Eudianthe coeli-rosa

Eudianthe oculata

Lychnis coeli-rosa

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Smooth

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness

Unknown - Tell us

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Pink

Rose/Mauve

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

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gregr18

Bridgewater, MA (Zone 6b) | May 2006 | positive

This attractive plant is very easy to grow from seed. When growing from seed, take care to thin your seedlings early as the seedlin...Read More

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