Silene Schafta
autumn catchfly
Flower Colors
Description
A mat-forming semi-evergreen perennial to 25cm, with bright green lance-shaped leaves and purplish-pink flowers 2cm across, with reddish tubular calyces, borne in small clusters on erect stems from late summer
Mature Height
0.5m
Mature Spread
0.5m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Evergreen
Growth Habit
Ground Cover
Growth Speed
Slow · 0.1 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkLoamSand
Soil pH
AlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H7
Hardiness (USDA)
Zone 5
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
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Dec
Key Features
Generally pest-freeGravel gardenPatio and container plantsCoastalRock garden