Fire Pink

Silene virginica

Vibrant fire-engine red, Fire Pink blooms from spring to early summer. Related to carnations, the ‘pink’ in the name refers to the notch in each petal.

Although it will grow in full sun, partial sun is preferred. Fire Pink prefers poor soil containing too much sand, clay or rocky material. They are very tolerant of drought and attract hummingbirds, large butterflies and neighbors!

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Heads Up!

The Virginia Living Museum staff will begin setting up for an after hours event around 3PM on the main floor.

This should not interfere with your experience and we will not be closing early.

 

Wild Explorations

Heads Up! The Changing Exhibit Gallery, where our Wild Explorations exhibit lives, will close at 3PM today in preparation for an after hours event!