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| Family | Caryophyllaceae | | Plant Type | | | Zone | USDA: 5a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3
| | Care Level | low, easy, suitable for beginners. | | Height | 10 - 15 cm (4 - 6 in) | | Spread | 20 - 30 cm (8 - 12 in) | | Light | full sun to partial shade | | Soil Moisture | average, well-drained | | Soil Type | loam to sandy | | Soil pH | acidic to alkaline |
| | Description | Silene alpestris (alpine catchfly) bears white blooms during late spring to mid summer. The foliage is deep green in colour and evergreen. | | Typical Uses | Alpine or rock garden, container and edging. | | |
