Silene regia

Royal Catchfly

Standing straight up, this brilliant red flower attracts Black Swallowtails and Ruby throated hummingbirds. One of few silver- leaved plants that does not like drought

  • Height: 24" – 36"
  • Width: 8" – 12"
  • Soil Conditions: Moist/Well Drained
  • Flower Color: Red
  • Bloom Time: July, August
  • Hardiness Zone: 5 To 8
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  • Plant Characteristics

  • Attracts Wildlife

    • Attracts Butterflies
    • Attracts Hummingbirds
  • Critter Resistance

    • Deer Resistant
  • Plant Habit

    • Upright
  • Light Conditions

    • Sun to Part Shade
  • Native Plant Community

    • Mesis Prairie
    • Savanna
  • Flower Color

    • Red
  • Flower Hue

    • Medium
  • Flower Type

    • Head
  • Flower Height

    • 24" to 36"
  • Foliage Color

    • Silver
  • Leaf Texture

    • Medium
  • Flower Form

    • Single
  • Flower Size

    • 1"
  • Soil Moisture

    • Moist/Well Drained
  • Prune Time

    • Jan/Feb/March
  • Growth Rate

    • Average
  • Origin

    • 90 Miles From Mg