Jackson Valentine fire pink
Silene virginica 'Jackson Valentine'
USDA zones4 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Sizeup to 12 inches tall6 to 9 inches wide
- Habit
- Erect
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Red flowers
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Jackson Valentine' fire pink (Silene virginica 'Jackson Valentine') is a perennial for borders, cottage gardens, and rock gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to moist, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. It grows as an erect clump up to 12 inches tall and 6 to 9 inches wide. Red flowers open in early to late spring and again in early to late summer. Butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees visit the blooms.
Pairs well with Creeping phlox, Blue sage, and Standing Ovation little bluestem.