close up of leaf of italian parsley

Mullein Pink

Silene coronaria
Caryophyllaceae

Growth Habit

Herbaceous

Description

Densely white-woolly biennial or perennial, erect, often branched, reaching 3' in height. Leaves ovate,1" to 4" long, lower leaves petioled, upper leaves sessile. Inflorescence few-flowered, pedicels long,calyx to 3/4" long, petals purplish, rarely white.

Source of plant

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USDA Hardiness Zone

5

Special characteristics

foliage characteristics