Variegated Catchfly (Silene dioica 'Clifford Moor') - Garden.org

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Plant Habit:	Herb/Forb
Life cycle:	Perennial
Sun Requirements:	Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences:	Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness:	Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:	Zone 8b
Plant Spread:	12 inches
Leaves:	Semi-evergreen
Flowers:	Showy
Flower Color:	Pink
Flower Time:	Late spring or early summer
Inflorescence Height:	18 inches
Foliage Mound Height:	12 inches
Wildlife Attractant:	Bees Butterflies
Propagation: Seeds:	Self fertile
Propagation: Other methods:	Cuttings: Stem Division
Pollinators:	Flies Bees
Containers:	Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots

Common names

Variegated Catchfly
Red Campion
English Maiden

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Date: Feb 18, 2012
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Location: In my back yard in Holladay, UT
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Variegated Catchfly (Silene dioica 'Clifford Moor')

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Location: Plymouth Nursery, Plymouth, MI
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Location: In my back yard in Holladay, UT
Date: Summer
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Date: 2009-02-28

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Posted by valleylynn (Oregon City, OR - Zone 8b) on Mar 23, 2012 1:59 PM concerning plant:

This is a wonderful plant to add to your alpine garden. It will appreciate some summer watering during a dry spell. Does well in full sun in milder summer climates and can be sited in filtered shade/sun in warmer summer climates.
Lovely plant even when not in bloom.

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