Silene virginica
Fire Pink
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Fire Pink is native to mossy rock outcrops in woodlands and does not do well with competition. It looks similar to Royal Catchfly (Silene regia) but blooms earlier in the season. In April and May, its deep red flowers attract hummingbirds. A mass of these flowers is stunning.
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USDA Hardiness Zone 4-7
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Good Companions
Lanceleaf Coreopsis
(Coreopsis lanceolata),
Columbine
(Aquilegia canadensis),
Indian Paintbrush
(Castilleja coccinea),
Prairie Dropseed
(Sporobolus heterolepis)
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