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Silene regia - ROYAL CATCHFLY
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SIL-REG-X
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This highly desirable native perennial is rare due to the loss of its natural prairie habitats; it's considered an endangered plant in some states. It forms rosettes of low growing leaves and up to 4' tall clumps of strictly upright stems that bear loose panicles of star shaped flowers in a unique neon/royal red color. It's most likely a short-lived perennial, but it can self-seed reliably. Good source of food for hummingbirds and butterflies (especially the swallowtail butterfly). Although very attractive, it doesn't make a good cut flower.
This is an excellent garden plant and beautiful wildflower for smaller landscapes, prairie style and natural plantings, sunny flower beds, hummingbird gardens, butterfly gardens, and naturalization. Great with medium sized perennials like with Coreopsis, Delphinium exaltatum, Parthenium integrifolium, Ratibida, Rudbeckia or grasses like Schizachyrium scoparium or Sporobolus heterolepis.
The common name describes the fact that small insects often become trapped on the sticky stems. Similar to Silene virginica (Fire Pink) which blooms earlier, is shorter and prefers more shade.
Blooming Time: July, August
Size: forms a narrow, upright clump that's 4' tall x 12-18" wide
USDA Zones: 4 to 9
Culture: sun, half sun, half shade, prefers medium to medium-dry soil, grows in average or drained soils (sandy, gravely).
Moisture Needs: medium-dry, medium
Origin: prairies and savannas of Midwest and Southeast of USA - AL, AR, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MO, OH, OK, TN
Deer/Rabbit Resistant: yes/unknown, but expected to be
Attracts Butterflies or Pollinators: butterflies
Attracts Hummingbirds: yes, and other small birds
Pot Size: 3.5" x 4" perennial pot (1.22 pt/580 ml)
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Silene regia - ROYAL CATCHFLY
$7.99
This highly desirable native perennial is rare due to the loss of its natural prairie habitats; it's considered an endangered plant in some states. It forms rosettes of low growing leaves and up to 4' tall clumps of strictly upright stems that bear loose panicles of star shaped flowers in a unique neon/royal red color. It's most likely a short-lived perennial, but it can self-seed reliably. Good source of food for hummingbirds and butterflies (especially the swallowtail butterfly). Although very attractive, it doesn't make a good cut flower.
This is an excellent garden plant and beautiful wildflower for smaller landscapes, prairie style and natural plantings, sunny flower beds, hummingbird gardens, butterfly gardens, and naturalization. Great with medium sized perennials like with Coreopsis, Delphinium exaltatum, Parthenium integrifolium, Ratibida, Rudbeckia or grasses like Schizachyrium scoparium or Sporobolus heterolepis.
The common name describes the fact that small insects often become trapped on the sticky stems. Similar to Silene virginica (Fire Pink) which blooms earlier, is shorter and prefers more shade.
Blooming Time: July, August
Size: forms a narrow, upright clump that's 4' tall x 12-18" wide
USDA Zones: 4 to 9
Culture: sun, half sun, half shade, prefers medium to medium-dry soil, grows in average or drained soils (sandy, gravely).
Moisture Needs: medium-dry, medium
Origin: prairies and savannas of Midwest and Southeast of USA - AL, AR, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MO, OH, OK, TN
Deer/Rabbit Resistant: yes/unknown, but expected to be
Attracts Butterflies or Pollinators: butterflies
Attracts Hummingbirds: yes, and other small birds
Pot Size: 3.5" x 4" perennial pot (1.22 pt/580 ml)
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healthy plants, a little harder to grow
My catchfly arrived healthy and well-developed, but I confess that I've had a little trouble getting it to thrive this first year. That may be due to inconsistent attention on my part., but it may be worth noting that this plant may need some babying to get it to establish. For reference, I have it planted in a sunny, dryish area in comparatively heavy soil with some gravel, where echinacea, blazing star, and rattlesnake master do pretty well.