Catchfly
$2.50 – $31.50
Silene’s are related to the Carnation family. They can grow in full sun or part shade and will tolerate most soil types. This flower has a bright pink color and is a real eye catcher when used as a border. The name Catchfly comes from the sap the plant’s stem produces. This flower does not actually attract flies or other insects. It can be fall planted in zones 7-10. Catchfly is a native to southern Europe and is also called Sweet William Catchfly.
The broadcast rate for seeding is 2 – 2.5 pounds per acre.
The seed drill rate for seeding in rows is 1 pounds per acre.
| Purchasing Options | Price | Quantity | |
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| Small Packet | $2.50 | ||
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| 10 Gram | $3.00 | ||
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| 1/4 Pound | $12.00 | ||
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| 1 Pound | $31.50 | ||
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| Scientific Name | Silene armeria |
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| Product Type | Flower |
| Color | Pink, Purple |
| Cycle | Annual |
| Origin | Introduced species |
| Height | 12-24" |
| Germination Time | 15-25 days |
| Planting Season | Spring, Fall |
| Bloom Season | Spring, Fall |
| Weeks to Bloom | 7 to 8 weeks |
| USDA Zone | 4 to 9 |
| Seeds Per Pound | 4,480,000 |
| Seeding Rate (lb./acre) | 1 |
| Pollen/Nectar | Pollen |
| Pollinator(s) | Bumble Bees, Honey Bees |
| Notes | Can be fall planted in zones 7-10 |
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