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Silene caroliniana var. wherryi 'Short and Sweet'
wild pinks (catchfly)
- Category: Perennial
- Breeder: North Creek Unique™
- Hardiness Zone: 4-7
- Height: 6-8 Inches
- Spread: 10-15 Inches
- Spacing: 10-12 Inches
- Bloom Color: Pink
Delightful, compact and easy to grow, Silene 'Short and Sweet' is an excellent choice for bright shade or full sun. It is covered in deep pink flowers in late spring. Very reliable for us through wet and dry seasons, and in a cool spring it seems to bloom forever—one year we tracked 8 weeks of full bloom! A great native substitute for Dianthus, this Silene has similar appearance and bloom time, but tolerates a wider variety of garden situations.
Plug Type
| • | Horticultural Plug |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Late Spring / Early Summer |
Propagation Type
| • | Vegetative |
Additional Information about Silene caroliniana var. wherryi 'Short and Sweet'
Silene 'Short and Sweet' is a fantastic plant for naturalizing, yet it can hold its own as a specimen in a container or patio garden as well.
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Silene caroliniana var. wherryi 'Short and Sweet'
Grows in full sun, part shade or shade, though blooms are less numerous in shade. Soil should have average to good drainage and not be wet for extended periods. Though often found in limestone outcrops, S. caroliniana is not particular about pH.
A tap-rooted wildflower, this plant should not be disturbed after it is planted.