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Silene regia | royal catchfly

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Grown from seed in living soil without the use of pesticides, chemicals, or carbon fuels.


Royal catchfly (Silene regia) is a relatively uncommon native perennial that can be found growing naturally in dry, rocky soils, open woods, wood margins and prairies in select areas of central and southern states.  

Hummingbirds love the tall, brightly colored blooms. We love that this little known native plant enjoys dry, partly-shaded sites. It is thrives in part shade in sandy or gravelly soil, but it will not survive long if soil is not well-drained.  

Zone: 5 to 8 
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Type: Herbaceous Perennial
Height: 36 to 48 in.
Spread: 18 to 24 in.
Exposure: full sun to part shade
Conditions: average, dry, well-drained; sand or gravel preferred 
Bloom Time: July to August
Native Range: central and southern United States

Special Characteristics
  • dry shade tolerant
  • Pollinator favorite
  • Drought resistant
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Silene regia (royal catchfly) bright orange-red flower
Silene regia (royal catchfly) mix of red and pink flowers
Silene regia (royal catchfly) blooming with Veronicastrum and Rudbeckia

Ordering information

Preorders

You may place your order anytime to reserve plants for fall 2025 shipment. If you place multiple orders, we will combine plants into one box (or as many as needed) and any extra shipping charges will be refunded.

We will resume shipping plants as soon as temperatures cool in our location and yours.

We will check in with you a week before shipping to make sure you receive your plants at a time that is convenient for you.

Shipping

Live plants ship in spring and fall only. Plants may ship dormant, depending on variety and season. Shipping costs are most reasonable when bundling like size plants.

  • 4-inch: 1-6 plants ship for $15.00 / 7-13 plants ship for $18.00 / 14-30 plants ship for $40.00
  • 1-gal: 1-2 plants ship for $18.00 / 3-4 plants ship for $25.00 / 5-6 plants ship for $40.00
  • trees & shrubs: $27.00-$40.00 each, height dependent
  • seeds: $6.75 or free with orders over $15.00

We regret that we cannot ship internationally or to the following states: AK, AZ, CA, CO, FL, HI, ID, MT, NV, OR, UT, or WA.

Read more about our shipping policies here.

Nursery pick up

Plants can be collected from the nursery Monday through Sunday from 10am-4pm in Spring, Summer, and Fall. We prefer 24 hour notice to get your order together and will email you when ready for collection.

Plant Sizes

We most commonly use the following pot sizes for perennials:

  • 4-inch pot: 3.5" H x 3.5" W x 3.5" D
  • 2-quart pot: 6" H x 5.25" W x 5.25" D
  • 1-gallon pot: 6.87" H x 8" Dia (this is a true one gallon pot, not the smaller 'trade' one gallon pot used by many nurseries)

Check out our illustrated pot size guide here.

Representative trees & shrubs are photographed in their pots and posted on each plant page.

Sustainability

Sustainability is at the heart of what we do at The Old Dairy. We grow all of our plants outdoors without the use of chemicals, fertilizers, carbon fuels, or peat.

Many of our perennials are grown in the ground and dug upon order (this is especially true for larger sizes). This practice allows us to grow stronger, healthier plants using native soil, and ultimately reduces our impact on the environment.

Our open-pollinated seeds are collected from plants in our mother beds, which have never been treated with chemicals or sprays of any kind.

Read all about our sustainable practices here.

Silene regia seedlings at The Old Dairy NurserySilene regia seedlings at The Old Dairy Nursery

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Silene regia | royal catchfly |

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Silene regia | royal catchfly

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Silene regia seedlings at The Old Dairy NurserySilene regia seedlings at The Old Dairy Nursery