SILENE armeria (Catchfly)

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Silene armeria is a European catchfly that has managed to flee gardens and become naturalized in parts of eastern and central North America, as well as the Pacific Northwest. It's typically grown as a cool-weather annual or biennial in American gardens. Each flower has five petals that are shallowly notched....
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Silene armeria is a European catchfly that has managed to flee gardens and become naturalized in parts of eastern and central North America, as well as the Pacific Northwest. It's typically grown as a cool-weather annual or biennial in American gardens. Each flower has five petals that are shallowly notched. The sticky stems of this species can snare small insects, earning it the common name catchfly.

Number of Seeds Max Coverage Area (Square Ft.)
1OZ 218,750 2,000
1/4LB 875,000 8,000
1/2LB 1,750,000 16,000
1LB 3,500,000 32,000
5LB 17,500,000 160,000

Scientific Name: Silene Armeria

Common Name: Catchfly

Plant Type: Annual, Biennial

Family: Silene- Campions

Zone: 5 to 8

Native Range: Europe

Full Growth Height: 16-22"

Width in Across: 6-9"

Exposure: Full Sun, Partial Sun

Blooming Season: Summer (Mid, Late)

Flower Characteristics: Showy

Pollinators: Butterflies, Humming Birds

Flower Color: Bright Pink

Tolerate: Drought, Dry Soil

Water Requirement: Dry

Maintenance: Low

Soil Type: Chalk, Sand, Loam, Well-Drained

Soil pH: Neutral, Alkaline

Uses: Banks and Slopes, Gravel and Rock Gardens, Prairies and Meadows

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