Short & Sweet Wild Pinks Silene Caroliniana 1 Gal

Silene caroliniana, commonly called wild pink, Carolina campion, or catchfly, is a low, mounded wildflower which is native to eastern and central North America. It somewhat resembles woodland phlox. Loose clusters of rose-pink flowers with five spreading wedge-shaped petals appear in mid to late spring atop sticky flowering stems rising to 10" tall. Tufts of narrow, lance-shaped basal leaves (to 4" long) with smaller paired stem leaves. An important early nectar source for butterflies and other insect pollinators.

'Short and Sweet' is a compact, mounding to spreading selection of wild pink that features bright pink flowers held above basal foliage. Mature clumps will reach up to 8" tall and spread to fill an 18" area.

Grow in average, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Prefers sunny sites in dryish sandy or gravelly soils with some part afternoon shade. Tolerant of some drought once established. Requires excellent drainage. Plants are best left undisturbed once established.