100 Seeds w/Instructions
This Silene has masses of beautiful clusters of scarlet star-shaped flowers at the ends of the stems in early summer, which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its pointy leaves remain dark green in color throughout the season. It is an herbaceous perennial with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its relatively coarse texture can be used to stand it apart from other garden plants with finer foliage.
It is a good choice for attracting butterflies to your yard and makes an excellent cut flower. 2-4 feet tall. Perennial zone 2-9.
Other names: Flower of Bristol, Silene chalcedonica, Maltese Cross, Ccarlet Lychnis, Jerusalem cross, nonesuch.
