Carolina Gardening: Blooming and Growing In July, 1 by greenthumb_NC

greenthumb_NC wrote:
This is Silene regia (Royal catchfly). It is just starting to blooming and is a small plant now. Cultural requirements state having them in full sun in a loamy medium type soil. I'm not sure how well it stands heat, but has cold hardiness to Zone 4. It attracts hummingbirds and has beautiful deep red flowers. I planted it last year and it didn't "do anything" so I'm hoping it will really make a showing this year. Bought it through Prairie Nursery ... http://www.prairienursery.com

Karin ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~