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Ragged-Robin (Silene flos-cuculi)

Silene flos-cuculi, Ragged-Robin, is a perennial herb known for its distinctive deeply cut pink flowers. It blooms late spring to mid-summer, thriving in moist soil, full

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Sunlight

Full sun to partial shade for best flowering.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist; tolerates wet conditions.

Soil

Moist, well-drained, fertile soil. Tolerates clay.

Temperature

Thrives in cool to moderate temperatures (10-25 °C).

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Low requirement; fertilize only if soil is poor.

Care Requirements

Light

Full sun to partial shade for best flowering.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist; tolerates wet conditions.

Soil

Moist, well-drained, fertile soil. Tolerates clay.

Temperature

Thrives in cool to moderate temperatures (10-25 °C).

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Low requirement; fertilize only if soil is poor.

Early Spring

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Groundcover

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

30-90 cm

Spread

30-60 cm

Growth Rate

Medium

Dormancy

Winter

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple

Flower Size

2-4 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

60000

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Synonyms
Agrostemma flos-jovis L.
Coronaria flos-jovis (L.) A.Braun
Lychnis flos-jovis (L.) Desr.
Lychnis incana St.-Lag.
Lychnis umbellifera Lam.
Silene jovis E.H.L.Krause
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderCaryophyllales
  • familyCaryophyllaceae
  • genusSilene
  • speciesSilene flos-cuculi
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

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