Catchfly: None So Pretty (Silene armeria)
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None So Pretty Catchfly, also known as Sweet William Silene, Sweet William Catchfly, andGarden Catchfly, is a cool weather annual/biennial that is native to Europe. It reaches the height of 12-16” and produces round clusters of 5 petaled flowers that range from rose-pink to magenta-pink. It attracts beneficial insects such as bee’s, butterflies, and hummingbirds while having no serious pests or disease problems. Try this beauty in your garden beds, containers, or hanging baskets!
Scientific Name: Silene armeria
Also Known As: Sweet William Silene, Sweet-William Catchfly, and Garden Catchfly, Catchfly.
Native Range: Central and southern Europe
Grown as: Annual/Biennial
Ease of Growing: Easy
Maturity (Blooms): July to August
Light: Full Sun To Part Shade
Water: Medium
Soil Moisture: Medium. Should retain moisture.
Attracts Beneficial Insects?: Yes. flowers that attract butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds.
Containers?: Yes. makes an excellent choice for hanging baskets or containers because of its cascading growth habit.
Maintenance: Medium
Height: 18"
Spacing: 15-18"
Sow Depth: 1/8"
USDA Zone: 1-12
Produces: Rounded clusters of 5 petaled flowers that range from rose-pink to magenta-pink.
Also Known As: Sweet William Silene, Sweet-William Catchfly, and Garden Catchfly, Catchfly.
Native Range: Central and southern Europe
Grown as: Annual/Biennial
Ease of Growing: Easy
Maturity (Blooms): July to August
Light: Full Sun To Part Shade
Water: Medium
Soil Moisture: Medium. Should retain moisture.
Attracts Beneficial Insects?: Yes. flowers that attract butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds.
Containers?: Yes. makes an excellent choice for hanging baskets or containers because of its cascading growth habit.
Maintenance: Medium
Height: 18"
Spacing: 15-18"
Sow Depth: 1/8"
USDA Zone: 1-12
Produces: Rounded clusters of 5 petaled flowers that range from rose-pink to magenta-pink.
Direct sow in late fall, pressing into the surface of the soil since this plant needs light to germinate. For spring planting, mix the seeds with moist sand and store in the refrigerator for 60-90 days before planting. Keep the soil lightly moist until germination, which usually occurs within 2-4 weeks.
Water seedlings regularly until they become established; mature plants grow well in drought and poor soil, though they will bloom best with occasional watering in especially dry weather. These plants also tolerate rocky soil or gravel. This plant will readily self-seed unless cut back after flowering has finished.
These blossoms do not perform well as cut flowers, and are best enjoyed outdoors.
After the flowers fade, slender seed pods will develop that mature from green to brown. When ripe, they will open at the top to reveal the seeds. Shake the open pods over a container to remove the seed. Store the cleaned seed in a cool, dry place.
Companion Planting
Dianthus, Rock Cress, and Goldmoss Stonecrop.
Problems
No serious insect or disease problems.