Royal Catchfly, Silene Seed
Royal Catchfly Silene Seed
- Brilliant scarlet flowers attract hummingbirds
- Sticky upper stems deter crawling insects
- Upright habit suits prairie restorations
- Summer blooms shine in sunny borders
Key Attributes
About Royal Catchfly, Silene Seed
Royal catchfly displays brilliant scarlet flowers on upright stems during the heat of summer. The vivid color draws hummingbirds and gives prairie restorations and sunny borders a striking focal point. Sticky upper stems are a distinctive feature of this uncommon native wildflower.
Growing details
Plant profile
Seed & variety
Before Planting
Planting
Watering
Fertilizer
Harvesting
Tips
Pests & Diseases
Well-drained soil and open spacing help prevent crown rot, damping-off, and foliar mildew.
Inspect new growth for slugs and caterpillars. Remove pests by hand before extensive feeding develops.
Native States & Regions
- Alabama
- Arkansas
- Georgia
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Missouri
- Ohio
- Tennessee
Native regions: Midwest
Royal Catchfly Silene Native Range Map
Native range describes natural occurrence, not the origin of this seed lot or every location where a plant can be grown.
Alaska and Hawaii are shown as insets. State-level range does not mean a plant occurs throughout every part of that state.
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