Fire Pink (Silene virginica)-Hort Answers - University of Illinois Extension

Fire Pink
Silene virginica

Fire Pinks

Features

Scarlet red flowers with petals that are notched at the tip.

Culture

Full sun to partial shade; moist, well drained soils. Avoid dry sites.

Mature Height

1-2 Feet

Native To:

Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Michigan
Missouri
Ohio
Wisconsin

USDA Hardiness Zone

4 - 9

Bloom Color

Red

Bloom Season

April - June

Soil Conditions

Moist, Well-Drained

Exposure/Light Requirements

Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade

Pests and Problems

Environmental Damage

Additional pests and problems that may affect this plant:

No serious insect or disease problems.

Additional Notes

Found in open woods. Tends to be a short lived perennial. Threatened in Michigan and Endangered in Wisconsin.