Botanical Name: Silene dioica ‘Clifford Moor’
Common Name: Variegated red campion, Variegated red catchfly Type of Plant: dicot: perennial Habit of Growth: Overall Shape Clumping perennial with yellow-variegated foliage and pink flowers held high above foliage Height to 18" Spread to 18" Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors partial shade to full sun in coastal areas Soil prefers moist, well-drained conditions Hardiness hardy (Zones 2-9, 14-16, 18-24) Morphology: Leaves spatulate leaves arising from a basal clump; leaves to 4" long on elongated winged petioles; variegation is yellow along margins Flowers pinkish, flat-faced flowers to 1" across on tall upright leafy stemmed cyme Fruit capsule Propagation: division Usage: a brightly colored foliage plant with attractive pink flowers in spring; cottage garden, under trees, mixed with hostas, campanulas and other shade perennials Landscape Care: Watering likes regular watering, not drought tolerant Fertilizing slow release at planting time Pruning dead head to encourage more blooming Pests/Diseases none significant Special Conditions/Other may become invasive over time Origin: Northern Europe (Clifford Moor is a location in Scotland) Family: Caryophyllaceae Notes: |
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