species 3,469 observations
Wild Pink
Silene caroliniana
Field notes
Silene caroliniana, the sticky catchfly or wild pink, is a spring-flowering perennial forb with pink flowers.
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14
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Capsule Moth, Campion Coronet
2
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Ragweed Leaf Beetle
1
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Song Sparrow, Wild Turkey, Lapland Longspur, White-crowned Sparrow
4
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Two-spotted Bumble Bee, Perplexing Bumble Bee, Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Red Admiral
7
Children
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Part shade
- Moisture
- Well drained Moist
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Resists
- Dry soil
- Habit
- Mounding
- Plant type
- Wildflower Herbaceous perennial
From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.