10,000 Catchfly Silene armeria Flower Seeds

10,000 Catchfly Silene armeria Flower Seeds Catchfly is a slender annual from Europe. It grows to 22 inches tall and produces pink flowers with 5 notched petals. It works well in wildflower mixtures, the cutting garden and the pollinator garden. Attracts bumble bees, skippers and hawk moths. Appreciates afternoon shade in hot climates. MORE INFO: Name: Catchfly Other Common Names: Sweet William catchfly, Campion, None So Pretty, Garden Catchfly Scientific Name: Silene armeria Color: Pink Hardiness Zones:5-8 Plant Seeds: Outdoors After Frost or Indoors Weeks Before Last Frost Plant Height: 16"-22" Plant Spacing: 6 - 9" Cycle: Annual (Will reseed itself) Bloom Season - Summer Light Requirements: Full Sun, Partial Shade Soil & Water Preferences: Average Other: Attracts bees, birds, & butterflies, Sowing: Direct sow in late fall, pressing into the surface of the soil since this plant needs light to germinate. For spring planting, mix the seeds with moist sand and store in the refrigerator for 60-90 days before planting. Keep the soil lightly moist until germination, which usually occurs within 2-4 weeks. Growing: Water seedlings regularly until they become established; mature plants grow well in drought and poor soil, though they will bloom best with occasional watering in especially dry weather. These plants also tolerate rocky soil or gravel. This plant will readily self-seed unless cut back after flowering has finished. Harvesting: These blossoms do not perform well as cut flowers, and are best enjoyed outdoors.