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