Royal Catchfly
SKU: AM019314
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Overview
A showy prairie native for tough soils, Royal Catchfly brings bright red to the garden or meadow palette. Standing tall with starry scarlet flowers, they are highly attractive to ruby-throated hummingbirds and black swallowtail butterflies. Tiny white hairs softly coat lanceolate leaves, giving Royal Catchfly a downy appearance and creating contrast for mid-to-late summer flowers. (Silene regia)
key features
Botanical Name
Silene regia
Advantages
Native, Bee Friendly, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Deer Resistant, Easy To Grow, Mass Plantings
Growing Zones
Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9
Light Requirements
Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade
Soil Moisture
Average
Mature Height
24-48" tall
Mature Spread
12-24" wide
Bloom Time
Mid to late summer
SKU
AM019314
Description
Royal Catchfly (Silene regia) is a rarely seen native prairie perennial. Bright red flowers are borne in clusters in summer near the tips of long stems, each one advertising a long, tubular calyx. Unfortunately for small gnats and flies, the tubular, sticky calyxes are known to trap small flies – its common name, Catchfly, is derived from this unusual adaptation. Royal Catchfly is native to the Midwest and Southeast United States, found naturally in dry, rocky soils in open woods, woodland edges, and prairies. Plant Royal Catchfly in a full sun to part shade location sheltered from strong winds. It pairs well with other prairie and meadow natives such as Coneflowers, Iron Weed, and Black-Eyed Susan. Royal Catchfly is fairly deer resistant.
