Catchfly Seeds – Silene armeria –Wildflower

Catchfly (Silene armeria) is a hardy annual known for its bright rose-pink blooms and reliable performance in a wide range of garden settings. These seeds are easy to grow and well-suited for flower beds, borders, and naturalized wildflower areas. Catchfly provides long-lasting color, attracts pollinators, and thrives with minimal maintenance, making it a great choice for home gardeners looking for dependable summer blooms.

Features

• Produces vibrant pink clusters of blooms through the warm season

• Suitable for garden beds, borders, and wildflower landscapes

• Attracts beneficial pollinators

• Adapts to a variety of soil types with good drainage

• Low-maintenance, fast-growing annual

• Ideal for mass planting and seasonal color displays

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Silene armeria

• Common Name: Catchfly

• Plant Type: Annual

• Height: 12–18 inches

• Spread: 8–12 inches

• Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil Needs: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil

• Germination Time: 14–21 days

• Sowing Method: Direct sow or start indoors

• Blooming Season: Late spring through early fall

• USDA Zones: Suitable for Zones 3–10 (grown as an annual)

Season & Planting Schedule

• Indoor Sowing: Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost

  • Typical months: January–March (depending on region)

• Outdoor Sowing: Sow outdoors after the danger of frost has passed

  • Typical months: March–May

• Flowering Months: May–September

• Watering: Moderate; allow soil surface to dry slightly between waterings

• Plant Spacing: 8–12 inches apart