Royal CatchflySilene regia
Royal Catchfly's bright red, trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom in the summer and attract hummingbirds.
USDA symbol: SIRE2
General Information
Plant Type | Forb |
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Height | 3 to 4 feet |
Light Exposure | Part Sun |
Soil Moisture | Medium |
Bloom Color | Pink |
![Photo credit: United States Department of Agriculture Royal Catchfly (Royal Catchfly<div><em class="small">Silene regia</em></div>)](https://bluethumb.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/11/silene_regia-800x800.jpg)
Tolerances
Flooding / Inundation Tolerance | Moderate |
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General Resilience | 7 |
Salt Tolerance | Unknown |
Stress Tolerance | Drought Tolerant, Fire Tolerant |
Pollinator Value: Low
Bloom Months | July to August |
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Project Planning
Project Type | Restoration |
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Coefficient of Conservatism | 6 |
Herbivore Sensitivity | Low |
Lifespan | Perennial |
Rate of Spread | Slow |
Soil Stabilization | Deep |