Product Specifications

• Product name: Silene virginica, the fire pink #1 cont.
• Native status: Native
• Height: 1-1.5 ft
• Width: 0.75-1.5 ft
• Can be maintained to desired size: No
• Light: Full Sun-Part Shade
• Soil moisture: Average, dry to medium
• Drought tolerant: Yes
• Erosion control: No
• Hardiness zone: 4 to 8
• Deer resistance: Medium
• Evergreen/Deciduous: Deciduous
• Groundcover: Yes
• Fragrant: Yes
• Fruit: No
• Attracts birds: Yes
• Attractive flowers: Yes
• Larval host plant: Yes
• Attracts pollinators: Yes
• Fall foliage: No

The Fire Pink is an herbaceous perennial that features attractive red flowers that bloom in late May to early July. The plant attracts hummingbirds and butterflies when in bloom. Classified as endangered in FL, MI, and WI.