Royal Catchfly Native Seeds (Silene regia)

Hummingbird favorite! The Royal Catchfly is a truly unique and captivating plant. With its delicate deep scarlet flowers and sticky stems, it is no wonder that it has captured the hearts of many a gardener. But what truly makes the Royal Catchfly stand out is its rarity. This plant is native to the Midwestern United States, but its populations have dwindled in recent years due to habitat loss and fragmentation. As a result, the Royal Catchfly is now considered to be an *endangered* or *critically imperiled* species. The Royal Catchfly gets its name from the sticky hairs that cover its stems and calyxes. These hairs act as traps for unsuspecting insects, which are then digested by the plant. This carnivorous behavior is highly unusual among flowering plants, and it makes the Royal Catchfly even more intriguing. Despite its rarity, the Royal Catchfly is a relatively easy plant to grow. It thrives in well-drained soil and full sun, and it is relatively drought-tolerant. Once established, the Royal Catchfly will produce a profusion of delicate red-scarlet flowers in late spring and early summer If you are looking for a truly unique and captivating plant for your garden, the Royal Catchfly is the perfect choice. This rare and endangered plant will add a touch of royalty to your garden, and it is sure to be a conversation starter. Germination: Best if planted outside in Fall or very early Spring. If cold is past, place seeds in moist sand for 8 weeks at 40F to break dormancy. Sow seeds just below the soil surface at 70F. Keep moist