'Royal Catchfly' Caryophyllaceae
Large, bright red flowers. Best grown in average, to dry soils that are well-draining in full sun to part shade. Prefers a sandy or gravelly soil, and looks nice on a rock wall. Excellent drainage required for the best results. A clump-forming perennial growing 3 to 4 feet tall with up-right stems of oppositely paired, entire leaves and enlarged nodes. The flowers are in Small clusters and have 5 petals in a rich scarlet red color. The 2 inch wide flowers are produced in summer. Best results is part shade in well draining soils.
Zones (3)5-8. Native from Eastern USA were it is found in rocky prairies, rocky open woods, thickets, borders of rocky glades and along roadsides. 3-4 weeks at 65-75ºF. Surface sow seeds, light needed for best results., if no germination., 2-4 weeks at 30-39ºF, then 65-75ºF.
100 seeds
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