Silene linifolia

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Flax Leaved Catchfly

White 'catchfly' styled flowers open along the end of long waving wands of stems on this short lived perennial from the Caucasus Region. A potential addition to a prairie style landscape, it thrives in full sun and average soils.

Soil:
Moderate
Plant Shape:
Upright
Exposure:
Full Sun
Bloom Time:
May - June
July - August
Bloom Color:
White
Landscape Use:
Bedding or Border
Specimen Plant
Groundcover
Wildlife Interest:
Attracts Birds
Attracts Butterflies
Plant Type:
Perennial
Hardiness Zone:
5 - 7