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Common
name: "Swan Lake Catchfly"
Latin name: Silene maritima - synonym Silene
uniflora
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Zone: 3
- 9
Elevation to: 9500'
Growth habit: Ground cover
Max height: 6" - 8"
Spread: 12"
Flowers: Yes, June - August
Flower type:
Native to area: No
Available varieties: 4+
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Pictured: Silene
maritima 'Swan Lake' |
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Cultivation:
Plant in full sun or light shade, in moist, fertile very well
drained soil. "Swan Lake Catchfly" is a great choice for rock gardens.
Excellent for trailing over walls or ledges. Grows well
in containers and at high elevations.
Propagation:
Seed should be started in the fall in a cold frame or greenhouse
and held over to the following spring. Your best bet is to purchase pre-stared plants at your
local Garden Center.
Potential pests ~ diseases:
Aphids, slugs, spider mites. |
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