Royal Catchfly, Silence regia
*THREATENED SPECIES IN OHIO*
•Perennial 
•Seed Depth: 1/4 inch
•Seed Spacing: 1-2 feet
•When to Sow Outside: 8 weeks before last frost in the spring or in the fall when soil temperatures are in the 50s
•When to Start Inside: 6-8 weeks before last frost date in spring
•Special Germination Instructions: needs a 60 day cold/moist stratification period
•Host plant for: a few species of specialist moths
•Great nectar source for hummingbirds & swallowtail butterflies
•Light requirements: full to partial sun
•Soil Requirements: medium to medium dry soil
•Size: 3-4 feet tall
•Flower color: red
•Bloom time: summer
This plant is part of a carnivorous family. Small insects are caught by the sticky leaves & stems but no nutrients are gained by the plant.
Approximately 30 seeds