‘Short and Sweet’ Wild Pink blooms heavily in April and May, producing bright pink 5 petaled flowers on short delicate stems above the carpet of leaves. Silene ‘Short and Sweet’ makes an effective groundcover for sunny and shady sites with good drainage. When in bloom, this produces a quantity of nectar for pollinators and hummingbirds. A good addition to rock gardens and green roofs.
Height
8 Inches
Spread
16 Inches
Bloom Color
Pink
USDA Hardiness Zone
5
Current Availability
Qty Avail
Description
Comments
Future Crop
Future Crop Ready Date
31
Silene caroliniana Short and Sweet #1 (NATIVE-bright pink)
Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes
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Green Roof Plants
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Groundcover
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Native
Soil Conditions
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Average
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Dry
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Sandy
Bloom Time
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Spring
Exposure
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Full Shade
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Partial Shade/Shade Tolerant
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Sun
Attracts Wildlife
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Attracts Butterflies
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Attracts Hummingbirds
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Attracts Pollinators
Tolerance
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Drought Tolerant
Foliage Color
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Green
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