Catchfly – Silene armeria | 100 Seeds | Sweet William Catchfly | Bright Pink Blooms
$9.99
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Catchfly (Silene armeria), also known as Sweet William Catchfly, is a charming annual wildflower prized for its clusters of vivid pink to rose-colored blooms. The star-shaped flowers appear in dense clusters above blue-green foliage, creating a bright, eye-catching display from late spring through summer.
Growing 12–24 inches tall, Catchfly is easy to grow and thrives in sunny garden beds, borders, cottage gardens, and wildflower meadows. The blooms attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators, making it an excellent addition to pollinator-friendly plantings.
The plant gets its name from the slightly sticky stems, which were once believed to trap small insects. Fast-growing and low maintenance, Silene armeria often self-seeds lightly under favorable conditions.
You will receive:
✔️ 100 Catchfly seeds
✔️ Botanical name: Silene armeria
✔️ Open-pollinated seeds
✔️ Untreated, non-GMO seeds
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🌿 Growing Information
Common Name: Catchfly, Sweet William Catchfly
Botanical Name: Silene armeria
Plant Type: Annual flowering plant
Growth Rate: Fast
Mature Height: 12–24 inches
Spread: 10–14 inches
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, average garden soil
Water: Low to moderate
USDA Zones: Grown as annual in all zones
Drought Tolerance: Moderate once established
Bloom Time: Late spring through summer
Bloom Color: Bright pink to rose
💡 Ideal for cottage gardens, meadow plantings, borders, pollinator patches, and colorful wildflower mixes.
🌱 Seed Germination Instructions
Direct sow outdoors after danger of frost or start indoors 4–6 weeks before last frost.
Cover seeds lightly (about 1/8 inch deep).
Keep soil evenly moist until germination.
Germination typically occurs within 10–14 days.
Catchfly – Silene armeria | 100 Seeds | Sweet William Catchfly | Bright Pink Blooms
$9.99