Silene virginica JC Raulston Arboretum and the species is native

and the species is native there and on Taiwan

Site 'Variegatus' where the cream margins can do their brightening work: the front of a shaded border

so gardeners with stock or curious children should site the shrub thoughtfully and keep the fallen fruit picked up

Grow in full sun and sharp

Silene virginica JC Raulston Arboretum and the species is nativeThis perennial "Catchfly" has striking crimson flowers with notched petals. It flowers from late spring early summer. A well drained, gritty soil is good and in the North a full sun exposure is preferable. In the South it should have light shade. Not a strong competitior so don't let other plants overwhelm it. Native to eastern North America.