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Silene virginica (Fire Pink)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 20141



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Caryophyllales
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Genus: Silene
Species: Silene virginica
 
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  • Herb
  • Perennial
  • Wildflower
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 7a (to 5 F / -15 C)
  • 7b (to 10 F / -12 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 1 1/2 to 2 feet (45 to 60 cm)
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Flowering Start edit
  • April
Flowering End edit
  • July
Leaf Colour edit
  • Green - Medium
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  • Elliptic
  • Lanceolate
  • Opposite
  • Spatulate
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  • Partial Shade
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Bloom Colour edit
  • Red
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  • Seed
Skill Level edit
  • Beginner
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