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Fire Pink
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Fire Pink

Silene virginica

Honeybees visit Fire Pink mainly for pollen, though the deep tubular flowers restrict nectar access for them. Peak bloom hits in late spring through early summer, offering valuable early forage in shaded woodland settings. As a short-lived perennial, it may self-seed but often needs replanting to maintain populations; it's generally deer-resistant but prefers well-drained soils.

Nectarlow
Pollenmedium
BloomMay–July
USDA zones4-8
TypePerennial
Sunpartial
NativeEastern North America
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