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Silene (North American Catchfly)

Catchfly are widespread annuals to herbaceous perennials and can especially be found in the northern hemisphere. Several species have ornamental , bright colored flowers. All Silene species are easily cultivated in any rich, well drained soil in a preferably sunny spot. They are very robust and adapt very well to various soil types.
Sow flat in any rich, well drained soil. Keep pots in a sunny , protected spot outside. Several species require a cooling period of several months prior to germination. If these species are sowed late in the year, they do not germinate before spring in the following year. Transplant perennial species to the final spot in the garden in late summer to autumn.
All are USDA Climate Zone 6.
20 seeds per package.
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Silene regia (Royal Catchfly)

Silene regia (Royal Catchfly)

60 (100)cm, Royal Catchfly is an endangered, beautiful, colorful, herbaceous perennial with bright scarlet flowers. Native of open spots in woods, meadows, and prairies from Georgia to Louisiana, north to Ohio, Indiana, and Missouri (USA). For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. VII-VIII.
20 seeds per package.

price (plus Shipping Costs)
seed package 3536 € 3,99*
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Silene stellata (Starry Campion)

Silene stellata (Starry Campion)

70 (120)cm, Starry Campion is a showy tall herbaceous perennial with white, fringed flowers above whorls of narrow lanceolate to ovate leaves with an acuminate tip. It is native of open spots in woodlands in south eastern USA. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny to partially shaded spot. IV-V.
20 seeds per package.

price (plus Shipping Costs)
seed package 6111 € 4,99