Lychnis viscaria (seeds)
The sticky catchfly
Lychnis viscaria or Silene viscaria is a perennial herbaceous plant, upright growth reaches a height of 60 cm. Silene viscaria is commonly called " sticky catchfly".
It has narrow, dark green Leaves.
Silene viscaria blooms from May to July. It has flowers in bright pink - fuchsia color and serrated petals. The stem and the flower stems secrete a sticky substance, so called sticky catchfly
Silene viscaria prefers moderate fertility soil, moist but well drained and sunny or semi-shaded positions. But it can grow in poor and dry soils.
It is a beautiful ornamental plant that could be planted in borders, in clusters and in rock gardens
- Also suitable for cut flowers.
- Attractive to bees.
Species ID
Family:
Caryophyllaceae
Genus:
Lychnis
Species:
Lychnis viscaria
Origin:
Europe
Plant Characteristics
Circle of Life:
Perrenial
Plant Type:
- Bushwood
Foliage:
Deciduous or semi-evergreen depends on weather
Height:
30-50 cm.
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Requirements
Soil Type:
Light , Fertile, Well drained
Soil Acidity:
5,5-7,5
Light Requirements:
Full Sun- Semi-Shade
Water Requirements:
Moderate to High
Toughness:
It withstands the poor soil and some droughts rise
USDA Zones:
- 3-8
Usage:
- Bee plant
- Cut flowers
- Fit in Pot
- Ornamental
- Rock-Garden