Indian Pink

Silene laciniata ssp. californica Caryophyllaceae

Growth habit

Herbaceous

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Native distribution

CA, OR, MX

Location

Heasley Rock Garden

Source of plant

Wrightman Alpines Nursery

Description

Weak stemmed, glandular-hairy perennial to 40cm. Leaves ovate to narrowly ovate. Inflorescence loose, with few to many large flowers; calyx 1.5-2cm; petal limb 1-1.5cm, very deeply 4-fid, crimson, claw long, corneal scales conspicuous.

USDA Hardiness Zone

7

Special characteristics

flower color