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Caryophyllaceae
Fire Pink
Silene virginica
Fiery beauty and boldness.
- Family
- Caryophyllaceae
- Genus
- Silene
- Native to
- Eastern United States
- Bloom season
- Spring, Summer
- Type
- Perennial herb
- Height
- 20-60 cm
- Sunlight
- Partial shade to full sun
- Soil
- Well-drained, rocky
- Water
- Low to moderate
- Hardiness
- 4-8
- Lifespan
- Short-lived perennial
Did you know
- Despite its name, fire pink is actually brilliant scarlet red, not pink.
- Ruby-throated hummingbirds are its primary pollinators, drawn to the vivid red color.
- Each petal has a distinctive notched tip, giving the flower a star-like appearance.
- Fire pink is one of the showiest native wildflowers of the Appalachian woodlands.
- The sticky stems help prevent crawling insects from reaching the nectar, reserving it for hummingbirds.
Color meanings
0
Boldness
1
Passion
2
Wild beauty