Fire Pink (Silene virginica)

A relative of the royal catchfly that can tolerate some shade. Flowers are usually pink, but even a pink flowering plant can occasionally throw red flowers.

Light: Full Sun, Part Sun/Shade

Soil Moisture: Mesic, Dry Mesic, Dry

Soil Type: Sandy, Rocky, Clay-y

Height: .5’-2’

Bloom Color: Red/Pink

Bloom Time: Apr-Jun

Root Type: Fibrous

Notable Wildlife Interactions: Little data available. Likely pollinated by hummingbirds and large butterflies.