Silene regia (Royal Catchfly)
Royal Catchfly, Campion, Indian Fire Pink
Silene regia (Royal Catchfly) is a showy perennial forming bold clumps of lance-shaped, downy leaves from which emerge tall, slender stems bearing stunning clusters of 5-petaled, scarlet red flowers. Blooming profusely from mid to late summer, each flower, 2 in. across (5 cm), features a sticky calyx that can trap small insects, giving the plant its common name. Rich in pollen, they attract hummingbirds and butterflies. This wildflower is a great addition to wildflower gardens, native plant gardens, woodland gardens or cottage gardens.
- Grows up to 3-4 ft. tall (90-120 cm) and 18-24 in. across (45-60 cm).
- Pest and disease free and low maintenance, this eye-catching beauty is also drought tolerant (once established).
- Thrives in full sun to part shade in moderately fertile, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils. Excellent drainage is essential and sandy or gravelly soils are favored by this plant. Best in partly sunny sites with afternoon shade.
- Great for beds and borders, cottage gardens or prairies and meadows.
- Propagate by seed.
- Native to central and southern United States.
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Requirements
| Hardiness | 5
– 8 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Silene - Campions |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Mid,Late) |
| Height | 3' – 4' (90cm – 120cm) |
| Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, Midwest, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Missouri, Ohio, Southeast, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Southwest, Oklahoma |
| Tolerance | Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 5
– 8 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Silene - Campions |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Mid,Late) |
| Height | 3' – 4' (90cm – 120cm) |
| Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, Midwest, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Missouri, Ohio, Southeast, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Southwest, Oklahoma |
| Tolerance | Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
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