Ragged Robin
Silene flos-cuculi
Non-foodZones 4–8herb
Silene flos-cuculi, the ragged-robin, is a perennial herbaceous plant in the family Caryophyllaceae. It is native to Eurasia and Siberia and has been introduced to North America.
Description from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).
At a glance
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Water need
- High
- Mature height
- 0.6 m
- Maintenance
- Low
- Hardiness
- USDA 4–8
- Layers
- herb
Functional roles
pollinatorinsectarywildlife
Propagation
How to make more of this plant for free — the permaculture way.
seeddivisioneasy
When: Sow / divide spring
Frilly pink native for damp meadows and pond edges; nectar for bees and butterflies.
Where to get it
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Seed data pending expert review. Identification photo and description are sourced from Wikipedia/Wikimedia; always confirm a plant in person before eating any part of it.