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Leaves are grayish green, distinctly pointy Synonym(s) Silene uniflora Common name catchfly Family caryophyllaceae Life cycle perennial (Z2) Flowers white (spring-summer) Size 6" tall x 20" wide Light full sun-part shade Cultural notes well-drained soil From seed germinate at room temperature Flowers first year from seed sown indoors early. detailed seed-starting info below Billowing foliage covered in flowers in late spring, with sporadic rebloom. Bloomed sparsely for us in its first year.

This plant used to grow in our garden, but it slipped away...

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Some helpful links to other websites

	California Gardens	personalized plant info and photo in garden setting
	Maureen and Glenn (CA)	page specific to 'Swan Lake' cultivar; good personalized info and photos

Seed-starting details for this plant

2004. Seed from '03 trade. Baggy 70F (at least 53%G, 3-8d)

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