Silene regia

Also Known As

Royal Catchfly

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 24"-36"
W: 24"

planting zones

4a-10b

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Silene regia plant details

Silene regia is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer orange and red flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Silene regia

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: caryophyllaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 24 IN wide, 24 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: orange and red blooms in summer
Uses: endangered, native plant, rare, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Silene regia

USDA Zones: 4a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Also known as Prairie Fire the crimson red flowers attract Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds and Black Swallowtail butterflies. Plant this beauty in rich, well-drained soil, in full sun, for a fantastic floral display. Royal Catchfly, Silene regia, is found in only a few isolated locations in the Midwest, our plants have been selected for the past 15 years for cold hardiness. Hardy to Zones 4 - 9.

By: Prairie Nursery

A rare & endangered Silene native to certain prairie regions of Illinois. Quite the regal plant, it grows 2’ to 3’ tall & from July thru August is topped by clusters of bright scarlet star-flowers, 1” across. The flowers emerge from a 1” long, tubular calyx & display long stamens & contrasting grayish-white anthers. Rhizomatic, it forms small colonies & will bloom the first year, becoming larger & showier each year. Best in loamy or loamy-clay. LOVED BY BUTTERFLIES & HUMMINGBIRDS!