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Royal Catchfly Seeds

Silene regia

5.00 (2 reviews)
  • HOW TO GROW
  • FAST FACTS
  • REVIEWS

HOW TO GROW

Sowing: Direct sow in late fall, pressing into the surface of the soil. For spring planting, mix the Royal Catchfly seeds with moist sand and store them in the refrigerator for 60 days before planting. Keep the soil lightly moist until germination.

Growing: 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.

Harvesting: These blossoms do not perform well as cut flowers, and are best enjoyed outdoors.

Seed Saving: After the Royal Catchfly 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 Silene Regia seed in a cool, dry place.

FAST FACTS

Latin Name: Silene regia

Species Origin: US Native Wildflower

Type: Native Wildflowers

Life Cycle: Perennial

USDA Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

US Regions: Midwest, Southeast

Seeds per Ounce: 23,000

Stratification: Cold/Wet for 8 Weeks

Germination Ease: Stratify 8 Weeks

Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun

Height: 40 Inches

Color: Red

Bloom Season: Blooms Late Summer

Uses: Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Cut Flowers

Royal Catchfly Seeds 5.0
Review By Catchfly

Catchfly

Planted in container for propagation and put out in cold outside. Hope these take.

Royal Catchfly Seeds 5.0
Review By Bruce

So far so great.

I haven't planted yet but the packaging is next level, and includes specific planting instructions. I will buy everything I can get from you. I will offer a second review when they germinate a year from now.

Size Price Quantity
XL Mylar Packet (~75 Seeds) $3.96 -+
1/16 Oz Mylar (1.77g) $31.20 -+
1/4 Oz Mylar (7.09g) $91.00 -+
1 Oz Mylar (~23,000 Seeds) $260.00 Notify Me
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DESCRIPTION

IN-STOCK ORDERS SHIP WITHIN THE NEXT BUSINESS DAY. These rare scarlet blossoms are very, very red, and attract many hummingbirds and butterflies. It is called Royal Catchfly because little flies and gnats get stuck on the sticky seed pod behind the flower.
Because of its sticky stem that can entrap tiny insects, this family of plants earned the common name Catchfly. Since many plants in this species produce a saliva-like substance, the genus name "Silene" is derived from Silenus, a mythical Greek character known for being covered with foam. The species name "regia" means "royal," a reference to the regal red of the blossoms.

HOW TO GROW

Sowing: Direct sow in late fall, pressing into the surface of the soil. For spring planting, mix the Royal Catchfly seeds with moist sand and store them in the refrigerator for 60 days before planting. Keep the soil lightly moist until germination.

Growing: 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.

Harvesting: These blossoms do not perform well as cut flowers, and are best enjoyed outdoors.

Seed Saving: After the Royal Catchfly 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 Silene Regia seed in a cool, dry place.

FAST FACTS

Latin Name: Silene regia

Species Origin: US Native Wildflower

Type: Native Wildflowers

Life Cycle: Perennial

USDA Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

US Regions: Midwest, Southeast

Seeds per Ounce: 23,000

Stratification: Cold/Wet for 8 Weeks

Germination Ease: Stratify 8 Weeks

Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun

Height: 40 Inches

Color: Red

Bloom Season: Blooms Late Summer

Uses: Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Cut Flowers

Reviews

5.00
Global Rating: 5.00 from 2 reviews
5.0

Review By Catchfly

Catchfly

Planted in container for propagation and put out in cold outside. Hope these take.

5.0

Review By Bruce

So far so great.

I haven't planted yet but the packaging is next level, and includes specific planting instructions. I will buy everything I can get from you. I will offer a second review when they germinate a year from now.