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Silene alpestris
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Order:	Caryophyllales
Family:	Caryophyllaceae
Genus:	Silene
Species:	S. alpestris
Binomial name
Silene alpestris Jacq.

Silene alpestris, the alpine catch-fly, is a species of flowering plant in the pink family Caryophyllaceae, native to Europe in the mountains of Italy, Austria, Slovenia and Croatia. This spreading, mat-forming evergreen perennial grows to 15 centimetres (6 inches) tall by 30 cm (12 in) broad. It produces masses of tiny white flowers over a long period in spring and summer.

A double-flowered cultivar, 'Flore Pleno', has received the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. 'Starry Dreams' is a more floriferous cultivar than the species. All forms are suitable subjects for an alpine garden or rock garden with good drainage. Alkaline or neutral soils are preferred.

Some authorities regard S. alpestris as a synonym of Heliosperma alpestre.

See also

• List of Silene species

References

1. "Silene alpestris (SILAL)". EPPO Global Database. Retrieved 30 January 2022.
2. "Silene alpestris". Gardener's World.com. Retrieved 30 January 2022.
3. "Silene alpestris 'Flore Pleno'". www.rhs.org. Royal Horticultural Society. Retrieved 30 January 2022.
4. "Silene alpestris 'Starry Dreams'". Gardener's World.com. Retrieved 30 January 2022.
5. "Silene alpestris". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens Kew. Retrieved 30 January 2022.

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