catchfly
Silene cognata
USDA zones4 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size12 to 24 inches tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Red
Notes
Catchfly (Silene cognata) is a perennial. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full sun and average moisture. Red flowers open in early to mid summer on plants 12 to 24 inches tall and wide. Deer usually look elsewhere for a meal. Give each plant room to reach its full width.
Pairs well with May Night salvia, Buffalo grass, and Edelweiss.
Native range
Eastern Russia, China, Korea, and Japan.