| Botanical name | Silene schafta |
|---|---|
| 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
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
This plant forms masses of magenta-pink sprays.
A spreading perennial with wiry stems and slender leaves.
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