NC Native Plant Society:
Plant Details
Silene regia
Royal Catchfly
Scientific Name: |
Silene regia |
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Genus: |
Silene |
Species Epithet: |
regia |
Common Name: |
Royal Catchfly |
Plant Type |
Herb/Wildflower |
Life Cycle |
Perennial |
Plant Family |
Caryophyllaceae (Pink Family) |
Native/Alien: |
S.E. Native |
Size: |
3-6 ft. |
Bloom Color(s): |
White, Red |
Light: |
Sun - 6 or more hours of sun per day |
Soil Moisture: |
Dry, Moist |
Bloom Time: |
May, June, July, August |
Habitat Description: |
Prairies and calcareous woodlands and forests; not present in NC. |
Leaf Arrangement: |
Opposite |
Leaf Retention: |
Deciduous |
Leaf Type: |
Leaves veined, not needle-like or scale-like |
Leaf Form: |
Simple |
Life Cycle: |
Perennial |
Wildlife Value: |
Has some wildlife value |
Landscape Value: |
Recommended and Available |
State Rank: |
(*Key) |
Global Rank: |
G3 - Vulnerable (*Key) |
State Status: |
(*Key) |
Notes: |
Compared to S. virginica, S. regia is much taller and sturdier. The petals are not as "pinked" |
Tom Harville |
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Tom Harville |
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Tom Harville |
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Tom Harville |
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Links: |
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center |
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