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

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