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catchfly
Silene armeria
In the United States:
Naturalized
· also called sweet william catchfly, none-so-pretty
Sticky stems and calyces deter some small insects while providing nectar accessible to bees and other pollinators. Blooms in clusters of pink to magenta flowers over an extended period in summer. Short-lived and self-seeds readily in well-drained soils.
| Nectar | low |
|---|---|
| Pollen | low |
| Bloom (US) | May–August |
| Duration | ~2 months |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |
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