Non-native plants this species can replace:
- Creeping jenny, Moneywort (Lysimachia nummularia)
- Periwinkle (Vinca minor)
Common Name
Wild pink
Northern wild pink
Plant Form
Herbs
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
1.0
Width (ft)
0.5 -
1.0
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5,
6,
7,
8
Commercially Available
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Habitat
Dry rocky or sandy forests, woodlands, barrens, and outcrops; tolerant of a range of soils and rock chemistries. Frequent throughout, except in far southwestern Virginia
Wildlife value
The plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirds, and other insects
High Value Generalist
Earth Sangha lists this plant as a "High Value Generalist" because it is easy to grow, occurs across a wide range of habitats and is known to be of high value to wildlife
Additional Notes
Semi-evergreen
Flower Color
Pink
Flower Prominence
Conspicuous
Bloom Time
Spring
Bloom Month
April
May
Evergreen
Yes
Light Requirements
Full sun
Partial sun
Moisture Requirements
Moist
Average
Soil Texture
Loamy
Sandy
Shallow rocky
Low Maintenance
Yes
Pollinators
Bees
Butterfiles
Hummingbirds
Tolerates
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