Silene virginica.
Fire Pink, also known as Scarlet Catchfly, is a perennial wildflower native to the eastern and midwestern United States where it can often be found growing in rich woods, open woodlands and meadows, and on rocky slopes.
Plant grows to about 2 feet in height and produces fiery red flowers that bloom from May through July.
Attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators, as well as hummingbirds who can't get enough of the nectar-rich blooms!
Fire Pink
Growth Chart
Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 Light Requirement: Full sun to partial sun Soil Type: Chalk, clay, loam, sand Sow Depth: Surface Plant Spacing: 18 inches Germination Note: Cold stratification required Stratification Time: 60 days Bloom Time: May through July Growing Tips
Direct sow in late fall by lightly pressing the seeds into the soil's surface. For spring planting, mix seeds with moist sand and store in the refrigerator for 60 days (cold stratification) before sowing.
A Note on Cold Stratification
These seeds require cold, moist stratification. To naturally stratify the seeds, plant outdoors late fall on a weed-free site and allow seeds to overwinter.
To artificially stratify the seeds, place the seeds and a moist medium (such as a damp paper towel, coffee filter, sand, or vermiculite) in a labeled, sealed plastic bag and store in a refrigerator (33-40°F) for the amount of time noted on the growth chart before sowing.