Silene caroliniana 'Short and Sweet' - Short and Sweet Wild Pinks

Sweet and Short Wild Pinks is a compact native evergreen perennial with spreads forming mats of deep green narrow lance like basal foliage.  Loose clusters of bright pink flowers coat the folate from late spring into summer.  Grows best with part shade and sandy or gravelly well-drained soils.  Drought tolerant once established.

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance.  No serious pests or diseases.  Intolerant of poorly drained or wet soils, which will lead to root rot.  

LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Woodland Gardens, Rock Gardens, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS:  Beardtongue, Lantana, Aster

IMAGES:  Prides Corner, Silene caroliniana Short and Sweet

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.