Viscaria Species, Clammy Campion, German Catchfly, Sticky Catchfly

Viscariavulgaris

Family
Caryophyllaceae (kar-ree-oh-fil-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Viscaria (vis-KAR-ee-uh)
Species
vulgaris (vul-GAIR-iss)
Synonym
Lychnis viscaria
Silene viscaria
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pink
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Seward, Alaska

Monroe, Georgia

Kimmell, Indiana

Baldwin City, Kansas

Lexington, Massachusetts

East Tawas, Michigan

Eveleth, Minnesota

Florence, Mississippi

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

High Point, North Carolina

Huntington, West Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
1
neutral
0
negative
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J
Kimmell, IN | August 2009 | positive

I love this plant for its long lasting bright pink blooms in the spring. The foliage is nice and stays attractive throughout the summer ...Read More

P
Westbrook, ME (Zone 5a) | January 2002 | neutral

German catchfly produces basal rosettes of 5-inch, slender leaves. In late spring clusters of magenta 1-inch flowers are are held above o...Read More

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