Fire
Pink
Silene
virginica
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Well-named,
the Fire Pinks are in full bloom by mid-spring, blazing out like wildfire
sparks along leaf-covered dry slopes. They're fairly common, hard to miss,
and will continue blooming well into summer, though they stand out less
once the full tree canopy has closed in. They prefer drier, sunnier locations
- east-facing slopes and roadsides are a good bet. The plants are generally
about a foot high at blooming time, with one to several main stalks, each
of which can have one to several crimson flowers. The leaves are dark green,
long-oval, and smooth, mostly basal with some opposite pairs where the stems
branch. The flowers consists of 5 petals, each of which has a deep notch
at the end. Fire Pink is a true member of the Pink family, or Caryophyllaceae.
Other members include Chickweed, Soapwort, and Campion. fdudley@weaversites.com
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