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Silene laciniata is a perennial herb in the family (Caryophyllaceae), commonly known as fringed Indian pink, cardinal catchfly, Mexican campion, Mexican-pink, and campion.It is native to the southwestern United States from California to Texas, as well as northern Mexico.
CHARACTERISTICS
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Herb
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Silene
- Family
- Caryophyllaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 6-9
- Mature Height
- 91 cm
- Mature Spread
- 30 cm
- Leaf Color
- Green
- Leaf Type
- Semi-evergreen
- Flower Color
- Red
- Flower Size
- 2.54 cm
- Bloom Time
- Late spring, Summer
- Planting Time
- Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Harvest Time
- Mid summer, Late summer, Early fall, Mid fall
ALSO KNOWN AS
Other names.
en Indian-pink en Mexican campion en Mexican-pink en Common catchfly en Cardinal catchfly en Mexican catchfly
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