Silene maritima (Catchfly)
Botanical Information
| Family | caryophyllaceae |
| Genus | Silene |
| Species | maritima |
| Category | Wildflowers & Weeds |
| Origin | Native to England, Scotland and Wales. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 6a - 6b |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 6a - 6b |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | - 23 to - 20 |
| Temperature (°F) | -9 to 4 |
| Height | 0.1 - 0.5 m |
| Spread | 0.1 - 0.5 m |
| Flowering Period | May, June |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Low growing perennial. Delicate, white flowers complimented by green, lance-shaped leaves. |
| Shape | Short, and upright. |
| Landscape | Edging, flowerbed borders, ground cover, and wall side borders. |
| Propagation | Divide congested mats in spring. |
| Cultivation | Grow in a well-drained soil in a sunny position. |
| Pests | No notable pests or diseases. |
| Notable Specimens | Carn Galver, Zennor, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
| Habitat | Limestone habitats in north-west England and western Scotland. |
Photographs
Silene maritima, form.
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Silene maritima, flower.
Silene maritima, flower. Carn Galver, Zennor, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Silene maritima, flower bud. Carn Galver, Zennor, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Silene maritima, form. Carn Galver, Zennor, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Scanning electron microscope image of pollen grain.