
Five-wound catchfly
Silene gallica
Five-wound catchfly is a delicate annual wildflower best suited to open, well-drained garden beds or naturalized meadow settings with partial shade. Keep soil consistently moist but avoid waterlogging, and sow seeds directly outdoors in spring or autumn. It works well in cottage gardens and wildlife plantings but may require some thinning to prevent overcrowding.
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
6″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
12″
Watering Schedule
Every 5-7 Days • Water Moderately, Keeping Soil Evenly Moist But Not Waterlogged
Soil pH
6 – 7.5
Temperature
-30° – 95°F
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Fine
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Feb 23, 2017 by Tela Botanica − Genevieve BOTTI (cc-by-sa)
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