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Hooker's Catchfly

Silene hookeri

Hooker's catchfly is a low Pacific Northwest perennial with large, deeply lobed pink-to-salmon flowers nestled close to the ground in spring, a choice, drought-tolerant native for sunny rock gardens.

Family
Caryophyllaceae
Type
wildflower
Lifespan
perennial
Height
0.3–0.6 ft
Spacing
0.5–1 ft apart
Light
sun, part shade
Soil moisture
dry
Soil pH
neutral
Bloom
April, May, June
Bloom colors
pink, white
Wildlife value
pollinators, butterflies
Landscape uses
container
Native states
CA, OR