SILENE pendula (Nodding Catchfly)
For the bedding plant season, Sibella Carmine is a new color boost! This Silene can be grown as a spring-flowering biennial for early baskets and containers, or as a traditional annual to add variety to the regular bedding collection. Sibella Carmine is a bright color addition to the bedding plant array.
| Number of Seeds | Max Coverage Area (Square Ft.) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1OZ | 37,500 | 500 |
| 1/4LB | 150,000 | 2,000 |
| 1/2LB | 300,000 | 4,000 |
| 1LB | 600,000 | 8,000 |
| 5LB | 3,000,000 | 40,000 |
Scientific Name: Silene Pendula
Common Name: Nodding Catchfly
Plant Type: Annual or Biennial
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Zone: 5 to 8
Native Range: Europe, North America
Habitat: Terrestrial
Full Growth Height: 6-12 "
Width in Across: 8-16 "
Exposure: Full Sun, Partial Sun
Blooming Season: April to June
Flower Characteristics: Showy with 5 Petals
Pollinators: Butterflies, Bees
Flower Color: Purple-Red
Tolerate: Drought, Dry Soil, Clay Soil
Water Requirement: Dry
Maintenance: Low
Soil Type: Chalk, Sand, Loam, Well-Drained
Soil pH: Neutral, Alkaline
Uses: Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Flower Arrangements