Is silene poisonous?

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1. Is silene poisonous?
2. Is silene a perennial or annual?
3. How do you grow silene?
4. Is silene cold hardy?
5. What does Silene look like?
6. How big does a Silene grow?
7. Do you deadhead Silene?
8. Does Silene bloom all summer?
9. Can you divide Silene?
10. Is Silene poisonous to dogs?
11. How do you prune Silene?

Is silene poisonous?

Silene vulgaris - (Moench.) Garcke. Although no mention of toxicity has been seen for this species, it does contain saponins. Although toxic, these substances are very poorly absorbed by the body and so tend to pass through without causing harm.

Is silene a perennial or annual?

Silene are annuals, biennials, or herbaceous evergreen perennials with attractive foliage and clusters of intriguing lantern-shaped blooms that flower throughout the summer months. They are best suited to flower beds and borders within cottage, informal and wildflower gardens.

How do you grow silene?

Silene grows best in full sun or part shade and well-drained soil. In Zones 7 and above, plant it where it will receive afternoon shade. Well-drained soil is essential. Silene suffers and dies out in wet locations.

Is silene cold hardy?

Silene armeria is the plant's grown-up name and it is a perennial in USDA plant hardiness zones 5 to 8. Silene doesn't perform well in sweltering heat and it can only be considered an annual in colder zones. Catchfly perennials are most suited to moderate weather in full to partial sun.

What does Silene look like?

Red campion, Silene dioica, is a pretty, low-maintenence wildflower, bearing delicate pink flowers on tall, rich green stems. Eventually forming bold clumps, Silene dioica is often found growing wild in woodlands and roadside verges. It's easy to grow and tolerant of most soils, but can struggle in acidic conditions.

How big does a Silene grow?

How to plant and care for silene

Botanical Name	Silene
Common Name	Campion, Catchfly, Weed Silene, Fire Pink
Plant Type	Perennial (sometimes annual)
Mature Size	6-12 inches, 1-3 feet, or 3-8 feet tall and 6-24 inches wide, depending on variety
Sun Exposure	Part sun, sun

Do you deadhead Silene?

Re: How to deadhead silene properly I would remove the flower stem once all the flowers in the cluster have died. Deadhead that stem down to a node, or one a little lower to promote more flowers. Cut all stems down in autumn once it is finshed all flowering.

Does Silene bloom all summer?

An ideal plant for any landscape, silene has a natural ability to withstand dry conditions....How to plant and care for silene.

Botanical Name	Silene
Bloom Time	Spring and Summer
Flower Color	Red, white, pink, sometimes blue
Hardiness Zones	5-8

Can you divide Silene?

Propagating Silene Mature plants should be divided in either the late fall or early spring by removing their outer rosettes.

Is Silene poisonous to dogs?

Silene dioica has no toxic effects reported.

How do you prune Silene?

Silene dioica makes a good addition to a rockery or partially shaded corner, and is a great addition to a moist wildflower meadow. For best results grow in sun to partial shade in moist but well-drained soil. Cut back stems after flowering to encourage a second flush.