Spanish catchfly
Silene otites
Spanish catchfly is a hardy European perennial that prefers well-drained, sandy or loamy soils and tolerates partial shade to full sun. It is low-maintenance once established and rarely needs supplemental watering except during prolonged drought. Its delicate flowers are especially attractive to night-flying moths and bees.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
24″ – 60″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
12″
Watering Schedule
Every 10-14 Days • Water Moderately, Allowing Soil To Dry Out Between Waterings; Avoid Overwatering In Heavy Soils
Soil pH
6 – 7.5
Temperature
0° – 90°F
Mature Spread
up to 36″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed, Cutting
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jun 18, 2015 by Tela Botanica − Liliane ROUBAUDI (cc-by-sa)
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