Silene virginica

Fire Pink

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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Height
10-20 Inches

Spread
12- Inches

Bloom/Seasonal Color
Red

USDA Hardiness Zone 4-7

Home Owner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Good Companions

Lanceleaf Coreopsis (Coreopsis lanceolata), Columbine (Aquilegia canadensis), Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja coccinea), Prairie Dropseed (Sporobolus heterolepis)

Characteristics & Attributes

Hydrologic Designation

•

UPL

Nature Attracting

•	Hummingbird
•	Butterfly

Season of Interest

•	Early (Feb-Apr)

Soil Moisture

•

Average

Sun Exposure

•	Full Sun
•	Medium Sun/Average Shade

USFS MO Ecological Map

•	Mississippi Aluvial Basin
•	Ozark Highlands

Wildlife Benefit

•	Butterfly Nectar