100 Seeds Catchfly Silene armeria

Catchfly (Silene armeria) is a charming annual wildflower prized for its clusters of small, bright pink blooms that sit atop slender, grey-green stems. Also known as None-So-Pretty, it creates a soft, airy texture in the garden and blooms over a long season, making it a favorite for meadow plantings, cottage gardens, and cut flower arrangements.

The abundant nectar-rich flowers draw bees, butterflies, and other pollinators throughout summer, and the plants self-sow readily to return year after year. Catchfly works well massed in borders, naturalized in wildflower meadows, or mixed into container plantings, and the long-lasting stems make an excellent addition to fresh bouquets.
Species: Silene armeria
Type: Annual
Plant_Habit: Upright, clump-forming
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-drained, average to sandy
Days_to_Harvest: 60-70 days to bloom
Zones: 2-11
Germination: 14-21 days at 65-70F
Sowing: Surface sow, lightly press into soil, needs light to germinate
Spacing: 8-12 inches
Notes: Deadhead to prolong blooming