| | | Family | Caryophyllaceae | | Plant Type | | | Zone | USDA: 2a - 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 | 30 - 40 cm (12 - 16 in) | | Light | full sun | | Soil Moisture | low to moist, well-drained | | Soil Type | clay to sandy | | Soil pH | acidic to alkaline | | | Description | Silene uniflora 'Swan Lake' (catchfly) bears white blooms during early summer to late summer. The foliage is greyish green in colour and evergreen. | | Typical Uses | Accent, alpine or rock garden, container and edging. | | Special Characteristics | It is worthy to note that Silene uniflora 'Swan Lake' tolerates drought and light foot traffic. | | |