Wildflowers of KY - Fire Pinks along shore of Lake Cumberland
2018-05-12 - Jamestown, Russell County, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com
Fire Pinks, Silene Virginica brighten the shoreline of Lake Cumberland near Wolf Creek Dam, Jamestown, KY. Not at all shy wherever they are, this cluster draws attention as a lone stand of the bright red flowers along this trail. For more, including an easy method of propagation in home gardens, and the valuable contributions of this plant, see: Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - Silene Virginica - EW. Photo Fri 11 May 2018. Should a reader recognize the tobacco like plant, the ID would be appreciated. Comments | Permalink