Prairie Fire Royal Catchfly (Silene)

Name: Prairie Fire Royal Catchfly (Silene)
Brand: High Country Gardens
SKU: 91742
Price: 8.99 USD
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Silene regia Prairie Fire

SKU: 91742

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Overview

Prairie Fire' is animproved selection of the Mid-Western native Silene regia. A rare plant in nature, this showy wildflower blooms in mid- to late summer with huge scarlet-red flowers. A favorite of the hummingbrids.

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Botanical Name

Silene regia Prairie Fire

Advantages

Attracts Hummingbirds

Growing Zones

Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9

Light Requirements

Full Sun, Morning Sun & Afternoon Shade

Soil Moisture

Average

Mature Height

36-48" tall

Mature Spread

15" wide

Bloom Time

Early to late summer

SKU

91742

Description

36-48" tall x 15" wide (tissue culture propagation). 'Spectacular' is the first adjective that comes to mind when viewing this superb new wildflower cultivar. In mid-to-late summer, 'Prairie Fire's' huge 2 1/2" wide florescent scarlet-red flowers will attract hummingbirds in great numbers. A rare native species found in only a few areas of the Midwest, it requires well-drained sandy or loam soils. Although it tolerates dry conditions once established, it grows best with adequate soil moisture. Introduced by Neil Dibol of Prairie Nursery. (Asexual propagation without a license is prohibited.)

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Planting Care

Silene (Campion or Catchfly) - a large genus of primarily Northern Hemisphere wildflowers that includes a wide range of types from tiny rock garden species to large, showy prairie plants and meadow dwellers. Some tend to be short lived.

Preferred growing conditions

Plant in compost enriched garden loam. Avoid clay soils. Silene prefers to be planted in a full to partial sun locations.
Mulch with common mulching materials except in moisture Eastern climates where plants should remain un-mulched.
Irrigate regularly the first growing season to establish the plants. They grow well in dry to moderately moist soil conditions and should be given weekly supplemental irrigation in arid Western climates. Rainfall is generally sufficient in moister eastern climates.
Deadheading will help to keep the plants blooming longer into the summer.
Fertilize lightly in the fall with a half and half blend of Yum Yum Mix and good quality compost.

Special comments

Leave the plants standing over the winter months and cut back in early to mid-spring.
Lychnis don't need to be divided.
Some species are short lived and may need replacement after the third growing season.

Prairie Fire Royal Catchfly (Silene)

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