Description
Royal Catchfly (Silene regia) is a dazzling native wildflower known for its brilliant scarlet-red blooms that light up prairies, meadows, and native garden beds. Standing 3 to 4 feet tall with lance-shaped leaves and vivid, tubular flowers, it’s a magnet for hummingbirds, butterflies, and native bees.
This sun-loving perennial thrives in well-drained soils with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH. It requires full sun—at least 6 to 8 hours daily—to produce its bold, nectar-rich blooms from mid to late summer. Royal Catchfly prefers open landscapes and adapts well to naturalized plantings or prairie restorations.
Rare, regal, and pollinator-friendly, this wildflower brings vivid color and ecological value to any native garden.
