Fire Pink (Silene virginica)

= Fire Pink (Silene virginica) =
 VASCAN accepted name: Fire PinkVASCAN 
Fire Pink (Silene virginica) graces native landscapes with its striking red flowers, standing out vividly against the green foliage. This perennial wildflower is native to Ontario, as well as the Eastern United States. It hrives in well-drained soils. The tubular blossoms attract pollinators like butterflies and hummingbirds, with the red colour being a key attractant for the hummingbirds. Fire Pink's resilience and vibrant presence make it a popular garden plant and a worthy consideration when adding Native plants to your garden or wild space.
== Sowing and Reproduction ==
Flowers are bisexual. There is no gender requirement to grow Fire Pink. While sometimes the flowers can be unisexual, they are rarely so on a separate plant.Flora of North America
=== Cold Stratification ===
It's generally agreed that they will need at least 30 days cold stratification, but Prairie Moon errs on 60 days so give it longer if you can and use 60 days cold stratification for Silene Virginica. Prairie Moon 
=== Method ===
For direct sowing in fall, or winter sowing in pots, surface sow and press the Fire Pink seeds gently onto the soil. Only cold stratification is needed as above.Everwilde Plant Nursery
== Harvesting ==
After flowers fade, wait for seed pods to turn brown and begin to split at the top. Once splitting gather the Silene Virginica seed heads and leave them to dry out fully.
== Storage ==
The seeds can then be emptied easily and stored in paper envelope for the future.
== Toxicity ==
Toxic to: 
None Known. There is little to no evidence of toxicity to humans or animals from Fire Pink, but NativeOntarioPlants is not responsible for any information otherwise. With toxicity of any plant it is recommended to research thoroughly if unknown and update here with cited knowledge if any sign otherwise is known.