100 Catchfly Seeds Silene armeria Wildflower for Pollinator Cottage Garden

Catchfly (Silene armeria) is a charming annual wildflower that produces clusters of small, bright rose-pink blooms atop slender, upright stems. Its cheerful, long-lasting flowers create a soft, airy texture in beds and borders, making it a favorite for cottage-style plantings and naturalized meadow areas.

This easy-to-grow annual works beautifully in mixed wildflower patches, cutting gardens, and informal borders, where its nectar-rich blooms draw in bees and other pollinating insects throughout the season. For best results, sow seed directly onto the soil surface after the last frost, as light aids germination. Thin seedlings to the recommended spacing once they emerge. Plants tolerate average, well-drained soil and bloom reliably through summer.
Species: Silene armeria
Type: Annual wildflower
Plant_Habit: Upright, clump-forming
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Average, well-drained
Days_to_Harvest: Not applicable
Zones: 3-8
Germination: 10-20 days at 65-70F
Sowing: Surface sow; light required for germination
Spacing: 9-12 inches
Notes: Deadhead to encourage continued bloom