Botanical name | Silene schafta |
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Plant Care | Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day. Frost Hardy Frost Hardy – Can Handle frost without damage. Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering. Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
Size | |
Categories | |
Flowers | This plant forms masses of magenta-pink sprays. |
Common name(s) | Moss campion |
Origin | |
Foliage | A spreading perennial with wiry stems and slender leaves. |
Uses in landscape design | A good ground cover for a rose garden, and a good edging for pathways. |
Soil conditions | This plant requires well-drained soil. |
Growth rate | Moderate |
Silene schafta (Moss campion)
- Botanical name: Silene schafta
- Common name(s): Moss campion
- Categories: Ground Covers and Perennials
Plant description:
A spreading perennial with wiry stems, slender leaves and masses of magenta-pink sprays. Hardy to quite severe frost. A good ground cover for a rose garden, and a good edging for pathways.
Botanical Pronunciation: sy-LEE-nee SHAF-tuh
Silene schafta requirements and features
info on these iconsModerate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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This plant forms masses of magenta-pink sprays.
A spreading perennial with wiry stems and slender leaves.