Fire Pink is a delicate yet vibrant wildflower that does best in partial shade. Ideal for the semi-shaded rock garden Silene virginica is native to the woodlands and rocky slopes of the Eastern U.S. It prefers a dry soil in light to medium shade, and will tolerate …
Fire Pink is a delicate yet vibrant wildflower that does best in partial shade. Ideal for the semi-shaded rock garden Silene virginica is native to the woodlands and rocky slopes of the Eastern U.S. It prefers a dry soil in light to medium shade, and will tolerate more sun in a cooler climate. The bright red and pink flowers attract hummingbirds and can bloom for a month or longer in spring and early summer. Fire Pink has a long bloom-time, but it is a short-lived perennial. Because individual plants live for only three or so years, we recommended allowing it to self-seed, for a steady rotation of plants. It will self-seed successfully on open soil.
Planting and Cultivation Notes
Propagate plants by division in early spring or fall, or by softwood cuttings. Stored seeds will benefit with cold stratification before sowing.
Native plants can be grown outside of their native range in the appropriate growing conditions. This map shows the native range, as well as the introduced range, of this species.
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