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Sweet William Catchfly (Silene armeria) | Easyscape Plant Profile

Sweet William Catchfly

(Silene armeria)

Sweet William Catchfly (Silene armeria)

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Climate Requirements for Newberg, Oregon

This Plant Your Site Plant Suitability for Your Location
• Precipitation 21" - 25" 42" Aquatic Aquatic
• High Temp. 77°F - 87°F 81°F Your summer temperatures are normal for this plant. Excellent
• Low Temp. 23°F - 34°F 34°F Your winter temperatures are normal for this plant Excellent
This plant may not grow well at your location - your precipitation is too high.

Summary

Silene armeria, commonly known as Sweet William Catchfly, is a herbaceous perennial plant native to open woodlands and grassy fields in Europe and North Africa. It typically grows between 20 and 70 cm tall and is characterized by its lance-shaped leaves and clusters of vibrant pink or lavender flowers that bloom in summer. The flowers are arranged somewhat openly or compactly at the end of stems and are known for their sticky stems that can trap small insects, although it is not considered a carnivorous plant. The common name "dwarf catchfly" refers to smaller cultivars of this species.

Sweet William Catchfly is appreciated for its showy flowers and ease of maintenance, making it a popular choice for borders, rock gardens, and cottage gardens. It thrives in full sun to part shade and requires low to medium amounts of water, preferring well-drained soils. While it is not a demanding plant, it can self-seed prolifically under favorable conditions, which has led to it being potentially invasive in some regions, such as the United States. Gardeners should be cautious and check local regulations before planting it outside its native range.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

  • Plant Type: Herb
  • Height: 1-1.5 feet
  • Width: 0.5-0.8 feet
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Flower Color: Pink
  • Flowering Season: Summer
  • Leaf Retention:

Growth Requirements

  • Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
  • Water: Low, Medium
  • Drainage: Fast

Common Uses

Bank Stabilization, Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Groundcover, Hummingbird Garden, Rabbit Resistant, Showy Flowers

Natural Habitat

native to open woodlands and grassy fields in Europe and North Africa

Other Names

Common Names:

Scientific Names: Silene armeria, Saponaria glutinosa, Saponaria zapaterii, Bootia glutinosa

GBIF Accepted Name: Saponaria glutinosa M.Bieb.