Royal Catchfly (Silene regia)
This is a true red plant, hard to find in our native plants. The nectar of the flowers attracts the larger butterflies, like Black Swallowtail, and the Ruby-Throated Hummingbird. Royal Catchfly is rare due to the loss of prairie habitat and is endangered in some states but is relatively easy to grow. There is little or no information regarding this plant's relationships to birds and animals at the present time.
Photo credit: Carl Lewis
This is a true red plant, hard to find in our native plants. The nectar of the flowers attracts the larger butterflies, like Black Swallowtail, and the Ruby-Throated Hummingbird. Royal Catchfly is rare due to the loss of prairie habitat and is endangered in some states but is relatively easy to grow. There is little or no information regarding this plant's relationships to birds and animals at the present time.
Photo credit: Carl Lewis
This is a true red plant, hard to find in our native plants. The nectar of the flowers attracts the larger butterflies, like Black Swallowtail, and the Ruby-Throated Hummingbird. Royal Catchfly is rare due to the loss of prairie habitat and is endangered in some states but is relatively easy to grow. There is little or no information regarding this plant's relationships to birds and animals at the present time.
Photo credit: Carl Lewis
Life Cycle: Perennial
Sun Exposure: Full, Partial
Soil Moisture: Medium, Medium-dry
Height: 3-4 feet
Plant Spacing: 1-2 feet
Bloom Time: July-August
Bloom Color: Red
Advantages: Bird Favorite, Pollinator Favorite, Great Landscaping Plant
Host Plant: 6 species of butterflies and moths use this as a caterpillar host plant in our area (https://www.nwf.org/NativePlantFinder/Plants)
