Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Caryophyllaceae

Genus:

Silene

Species:

Silene nivea

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

2-3 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may, jun, jul, aug

Bloom Colors:

White

Native Range

United States: District of Columbia, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Virginia, Wisconsin, West Virginia

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers habitats near streams or wetlands

Germination Information