| | | Family | Caryophyllaceae | | Plant Type | | | Zone | USDA: 3a - 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 (autumn catchfly) bears bright pink blossoms during mid summer to early autumn. This plant has deep green foliage. | | Typical Uses | Accent, alpine or rock garden, container and edging. | | Special Characteristics | Silene schafta tolerates drought. | | |