Silene colorata

Silene colorata

Native to:
Albania | Algeria | Canary Is. | Corse | Cyprus | East Aegean Is. | Egypt | Greece | Iraq | Italy | Kriti | Lebanon-Syria | Libya | Morocco | Palestine | Portugal | Sardegna | Sicilia | Sinai | Spain | Tunisia | Türkiye | Türkiye-in-Europe

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Caryophyllaceae
Genus:
Silene
Species:
Silene colorata

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
50 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
mar,apr,may,jun
Bloom Colors:
pink, magenta

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies
Deer Resistant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20°C. Seed germinates within 3 months * some photo effects

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society