Silene asterias - 2016
By Andrewr
26 May, 2016
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Short perennial with a flower resembling thrift. Grows to around 18 inches in soil that is not too dry.
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very nice picture
27 May, 2016
Like the blue stamens, compliments the forget me nots.
27 May, 2016
I bought this from Cally Gardens, but I see two companies are now selling the seed:
www.plant-world-seeds.com/store/view_seed_item/3373
and
http://www.chilternseeds.co.uk/item_1176f_silene_asterias_seeds
27 May, 2016
It reminds me of a plant I have called bergamot (bee balm)
27 May, 2016
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26 May, 2016