100 Seeds None So Pretty Catchfly Silene armeria Wildflower

None So Pretty Catchfly is a charming annual wildflower known for its clusters of small, rosy pink blossoms that sit atop slender, upright stems. The common name comes from the unusual pale, inflated calyxes that back each flower, giving the blooms a soft, frothy appearance in the garden. It is a dependable, easy-to-grow plant that establishes quickly from seed.
None So Pretty Catchfly works well in cottage gardens, meadow plantings, and mixed wildflower borders. The flowers are attractive to bees, butterflies, and other pollinating insects, adding movement and life to the summer garden. It is equally at home in cut flower arrangements and informal planting schemes. Plants prefer full sun and well-drained soil, and they may self-sow where conditions are favorable.
Species: Silene armeria
Variety: None So Pretty
Type: Annual wildflower
Plant Habit: Upright, branching, clump-forming
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-drained, average to sandy soil
Days to Harvest: Not applicable
Zones: 3-9 as a self-sowing annual
Germination: 10-20 days at 65-70F
Sowing: Surface sow, lightly press into soil; light aids germination
Spacing: 9-12 inches apart
Notes: Deadhead to prolong bloom or allow seed heads to develop for self-sowing