Silene caroliniana 'Short and Sweet,' commonly known as Catchfly, is a compact perennial that produces delicate, star-shaped white flowers with a soft pink tint, which bloom in late spring to early summer. Its vibrant blossoms are not only attractive to pollinators such as bees and butterflies but also offer a gentle pop of color in garden beds or containers. This cultivar has a neat, low-growing habit, making it an excellent choice for ground cover, rock gardens, or borders. 'Short and Sweet' thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil, and it is drought-tolerant once established, making it a low-maintenance addition to your landscape. With its charming flowers, compact form, and resilience, Silene caroliniana 'Short and Sweet' is a perfect plant for adding natural beauty to a variety of garden settings.
· ORIGIN - NC native cv.
· EXPOSURE PREFERENCE - Full sun
· FLOWER COLOR - deep pink
· HEIGHT - 6-8"
· HABIT - evergreen
· MOISTURE - drought tolerant
· HARDINESS ZONES - 4-8
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Silene caroliniana 'Short and Sweet,' commonly known as Catchfly, is a compact perennial that produces delicate, star-shaped white flowers with a soft pink tint, which bloom in late spring to early summer. Its vibrant blossoms are not only attractive to pollinators such as bees and butterflies but also offer a gentle pop of color in garden beds or containers. This cultivar has a neat, low-growing habit, making it an excellent choice for ground cover, rock gardens, or borders. 'Short and Sweet' thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil, and it is drought-tolerant once established, making it a low-maintenance addition to your landscape. With its charming flowers, compact form, and resilience, Silene caroliniana 'Short and Sweet' is a perfect plant for adding natural beauty to a variety of garden settings.
· ORIGIN - NC native cv.
· EXPOSURE PREFERENCE - Full sun
· FLOWER COLOR - deep pink
· HEIGHT - 6-8"
· HABIT - evergreen
· MOISTURE - drought tolerant
· HARDINESS ZONES - 4-8
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