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Silene alpestris


Alpine Catchfly

USDA Zone: 5-9

Plant number: 1.492.040


A useful rock garden or alpine perennial, this flowers during the summer when so many other alpines have already finished. It forms a low, trailing mound or tuft of deep green leaves, bearing short stems with starry white flowers over a long season. Prefers a gritty, well-drained soil but dislikes being extremely dry. Excellent growing between rocks or in walls. Evergreen. Most likely will prove hardy to Zone 4 or possibly colder.

Further details for
Silene alpestris

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
  Full Sun or
  Partial Shade
Soil Type
  Sandy
Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid
Soil Moisture
  Dry
Care Level
  Easy
Appearance and Characteristics

Flower Colour
  White
Blooming Time
  Early Summer
  Mid Summer
  Late Spring
Foliage Color
  Deep Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Alpine & Rock
  Containers
  Edging
  Evergreen
Flower Head Size
  Very Small
Height
   10-15 cm
   4-6 inches
Spread
   20-30 cm
   8-12 inches
Foot Traffic
   None

Growth Rate
   Medium
Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.












Silene alpestris


Alpine Catchfly

USDA Zone: 5-9

Plant number: 1.492.040


A useful rock garden or alpine perennial, this flowers during the summer when so many other alpines have already finished. It forms a low, trailing mound or tuft of deep green leaves, bearing short stems with starry white flowers over a long season. Prefers a gritty, well-drained soil but dislikes being extremely dry. Excellent growing between rocks or in walls. Evergreen. Most likely will prove hardy to Zone 4 or possibly colder.

Further details for
Silene alpestris

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
  Full Sun or
  Partial Shade
Soil Type
  Sandy
Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid
Soil Moisture
  Dry
Care Level
  Easy
Appearance and Characteristics

Flower Colour
  White
Blooming Time
  Early Summer
  Mid Summer
  Late Spring
Foliage Color
  Deep Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Alpine & Rock
  Containers
  Edging
  Evergreen
Flower Head Size
  Very Small
Height
   10-15 cm
   4-6 inches
Spread
   20-30 cm
   8-12 inches
Foot Traffic
   None

Growth Rate
   Medium
Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.