Botanical Name: Silene uniflora
Common Name: Maiden’s tears, Balloon flower Type of Plant: dicot: perennial Habit of Growth: Overall Shape Spreading, mat-forming perennial with fine textured gray-green foliage; white flowers are held above foliage Height to 12" Spread to 24" Growth Rate slow-moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun preferred; will tolerate part shade Soil tolerates most soils with good drainage Hardiness Hardy – all zones Morphology: Leaves narrowly elliptical to oblong, to 1" long, blue-green, oppositely arranged on stem; tip slightly mucronate Flowers solitary, white petaled flowers with lobed margins, to 2" across, each enclosed with a globose buff-colored calyx which is persisant Fruit rounded capsule Propagation: seed, softwood cuttings Usage: excellent hanging basket specimen, rock garden plant, small scale groundcover or facer plant; long blooming season makes this a good choice for small gardens where each plant should perform well for long periods Landscape Care: Watering prefers regular watering; not particularly drought tolerant Fertilizing balanced, slow release at planting time; balanced fertilizer yearly Pruning dead-head regularly; pinch to control size and spread Pests/Diseases none significant Special Conditions/Other Origin: Swiss Alps and mountains of southern Europe Family: Caryophyllaceae Notes: |
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