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.
| Hardiness |
5 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Caryophyllaceae |
| Genus | Silene |
| Common names | Catchy, Royal Catchfly, Campion |
| 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) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, Kansas, Midwest, Missouri, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Southeast, Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Southwest, Oklahoma |
| Tolerance | Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
| Hardiness |
5 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Caryophyllaceae |
| Genus | Silene |
| Common names | Catchy, Royal Catchfly, Campion |
| 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) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, Kansas, Midwest, Missouri, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Southeast, Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Southwest, Oklahoma |
| Tolerance | Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
How many Silene regia (Royal Catchfly) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Silene regia (Royal Catchfly) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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