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DESCRIPTION:
NAME: Royal Red Catchfly
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Silene Regia
COLOR: Scarlet Red
PLANT SEEDS: Fall sow seeds or cold stratify
BLOOM TIME: June - Aug
HARDINESS ZONE: 4 - 9
PLANT HEIGHT: 36 - 48"
PLANT SPACING: 12 - 24"
LIGHT REQUIREMENTS: Sun - Part Shade
SOIL & WATER PREFERENCES: Average - Dry
QUANTITY: 20 Seeds
OTHER: The Royal Red Catchfly is native to parts of the US, but sadly has become quite rare due to loss of habitat, & is now on some endangered lists. The name Catchfly refers to the sticky substance in the plants calyx can trap small insects. The plants are able to tolerate shallow, rocky, or sandy soil. The large star shaped red flowers measure 2”wide & attract butterflies including The Swallowtail. The flowers have a 1” long calyx perfect for long beaks, & they are pollinated by the ruby-throated HUMMINGBIRD.
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