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| Family | Caryophyllaceae | | Plant Type | | | Zone | USDA: 4a - 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 | | Soil Moisture | average to moist, well-drained | | Soil Type | sandy | | Soil pH | acidic to alkaline |
| | Description | Silene schafta 'Persian Carpet' (autumn catchfly) bears bright pink flowers during mid summer to early autumn. The foliage is deep green in colour. | | Typical Uses | Accent, alpine or rock garden, container and edging. | | Special Characteristics | Silene schafta 'Persian Carpet' tolerates drought. | | |
