Wildflowers
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.
