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Viscaria Species, Clammy Campion, German Catchfly, Sticky Catchfly

Viscariavulgaris

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Family

Caryophyllaceae (kar-ree-oh-fil-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Viscaria (vis-KAR-ee-uh)

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Species

vulgaris (vul-GAIR-iss)

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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

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jenny1979

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

poppysue

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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