(Silene regia)
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Royal Catchfly is a native clump-forming perennial flower that is commonly found growing in dry rocky areas of prairies and woodlands throughout the northeastern, and northwestern United States. This plant grows to the height of 3-4' and features taproot that sprouts multiple stems that are surrounded by several pairs of 5” lance-shaped leaves and five petaled, scarlet red flower blooms. This plant can easily be grown in containers and hanging baskets, and also attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds!
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Family: Caryophyllaceae
Genus: Silene
Species: Silene regia
Cultivar: Royal Catchfly
Grown as: Perennial
Native Range: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio, Tennessee.
Ease of Growing: Easy
Maturity (Blooms): Summer
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.
Height: 24-48"
Spacing: 15-18"
Sow Depth: 1/8"
USDA Zone: 4a-8b
Produces: Blooms of five petaled neon red flowers.
Genus: Silene
Species: Silene regia
Cultivar: Royal Catchfly
Grown as: Perennial
Native Range: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio, Tennessee.
Ease of Growing: Easy
Maturity (Blooms): Summer
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.
Height: 24-48"
Spacing: 15-18"
Sow Depth: 1/8"
USDA Zone: 4a-8b
Produces: Blooms of five petaled neon red flowers.
Direct sow in late fall, pressing into the surface of the soil. For spring planting, mix the seeds with moist sand and store in the refrigerator for 30 days before planting. Keep the soil lightly moist until germination.
Water seedlings occasionally until they become established. Mature plants prefer slightly dry soil and tolerate drought, in addition to growing well in rocky or sandy soils. Because the stems are fragile, the plant may need staking. This plant attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. It may self-seed in good growing conditions.
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.
Good companion plants are Tall Larkspur (Delphinium exaltatum), Wild Quinine (Parthenium integrifolium), Little Bluestem (Andropogon scoparius), Prairie Dropseed, and Missouri Black-eyed Susans to help support it.