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Silene regia (Royal catchfly)
DeVane, Rosy

Silene regia Sims

Royal catchfly

Caryophyllaceae (Pink Family)

USDA Symbol: SIRE2

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

Royal catchfly is a 2-5 ft., erect perennial with bright-red, tubular flowers. The flowers flare into five, slightly toothed, slender petals and are up to 2 in. across. The stems are smooth, but the broad, sometimes clasping leaves, are pubescent.

The red flowers attract hummingbirds.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Flower:
Fruit:
Size Class: 3-6 ft.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Red
Bloom Time: May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep

Distribution

USA: AL , AR , FL , GA , IL , IN , KS , KY , MO , OH , OK , TN
Native Distribution: OH to e. MO, s. to GA & LA
Native Habitat: Rocky prairies; open woods; rocky glades
USDA Native Status: L48(N)

Growing Conditions

Light Requirement: Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Dry
Soil Description: Rocky soils.
Conditions Comments: Not Available

Find Seed or Plants

Find seed sources for this species at the Native Seed Network.

From the National Suppliers Directory

According to the inventory provided by Associate Suppliers, this plant is available at the following locations:

Edge of the Woods Native Plant Nursery - Orefield, PA
Prairie Nursery - Westfield, WI

From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is either on display or available from the following:

Native Seed Network - Corvallis, OR
* Available Online from Wildflower Center Store

Bibliography

* The Midwestern Native Garden: Native Alternatives to Nonnative Flowers and Plants An Illustrated Guide (2011) Adelman, Charlotte and Schwartz, Bernard L.

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From the Archive

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Silene regia in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Silene regia in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Silene regia

Metadata

Record Modified: 2012-12-09
Research By: TWC Staff

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