swap_horiz Silene Alternatives

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Cherry Blossom

The cherry blossom, or sakura, is a flowering tree native to East Asia. It’s notable for its short but spectacular bloom...

Pink Japanese Spring Ephemeral

9.4 Excellent

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Lotus

The lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) is a perennial aquatic flower valued for its beauty and symbolic significance. Originating...

Sacred Fragrant Aquatic Pink White

9.2 Excellent

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Himalayan Blue Poppy

The Himalayan Blue Poppy, *Meconopsis baileyi*, is a rare perennial flower originating from alpine regions of the easter...

Blue Alpine Rare Fragrant

9.0 Excellent

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Bleeding Heart

The Bleeding Heart (Lamprocapnos spectabilis) is a herbaceous perennial flowering plant in the poppy family, native to S...

Pink Spring Heart Shaped Perennial

8.0 Great

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Gibraltar Campion

The Gibraltar Campion (Silene tomentosa) is a rare flowering plant endemic to the British Overseas Territory of Gibralta...

Pink Rare Endangered Perennial

8.0 Great

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Delphinium

Delphiniums (Larkspur) are native to the Northern Hemisphere and are notable for producing tall flowering spikes reachin...

Blue Tall Perennial Cut Flower

7.8 Good

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Agapanthus

Agapanthus is the sole genus of herbaceous flowering plants in the subfamily Agapanthoideae, entirely native to the sout...

Blue South African Summer Perennial

7.5 Good

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Bellflower

Bellflower is the common name for Campanula, a large genus in the family Campanulaceae with several hundred species nati...

Summer Perennial Bell Shaped Cottage

7.0 Good

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Balloon Flower

Balloon flower is the common name for Platycodon grandiflorus, the sole species in its genus and a perennial of the bell...

Blue East Asian Summer Perennial

7.0 Good

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Dianthus

Dianthus is a genus of flowering plants in the family Caryophyllaceae, native mainly to Europe and Asia, with additional...

Fragrant Pink Red Fringed Perennial

7.0 Good

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Blanket Flower

Blanket flower is the common name for plants in the genus Gaillardia, a group of annual and perennial species found main...

Summer Native Orange Red Drought Tolerant

6.8 Fair

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Pincushion Flower

Pincushion flower is a common name for plants in the genus Scabiosa, a group of annual and perennial herbs native mainly...

Annual Summer Cut Flower Blue Pink

6.8 Fair

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Meadow Rue

Meadow rue is the common name for plants in the genus Thalictrum, a group of herbaceous perennials found in temperate re...

Summer Purple Airy Shade Tolerant

6.5 Fair

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Sea Thrift

Sea thrift, Armeria maritima, is a compact evergreen perennial found on coastal cliffs, dunes, salt marsh margins, and o...

Pink Coastal Drought Tolerant Grass Like

6.5 Fair

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Stokes' Aster

Stokes' aster, Stokesia laevis, is a herbaceous perennial native to the southeastern United States, where it occurs in o...

Blue Summer Native Fringed

6.5 Fair

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Thrift

Thrift is the common name for plants in the genus Armeria, a group of low-growing evergreen perennials found especially...

Pink Coastal Rock Garden Drought Tolerant

6.2 Fair

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Valerian

Valerian usually refers to Valeriana officinalis, a perennial herb native to Europe and parts of Asia. It produces branc...

Medicinal Fragrant Pink White Perennial

6.2 Fair

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Cupid's Dart

Cupid’s dart, commonly identified as Catananche caerulea, is a perennial flowering plant in the daisy family, native to...

Blue Mediterranean Perennial Cottage

6.0 Fair

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Obedient Plant

Obedient plant, usually identified as Physostegia virginiana, is a rhizomatous perennial in the mint family, Lamiaceae....

Pink Spreading Native Perennial

5.8 Mediocre

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Soapwort

Soapwort commonly refers to Saponaria officinalis, a perennial flowering plant native to Europe and parts of Asia. Its r...

Pink Wildflower Fragrant Perennial

5.5 Mediocre