Field guide plate · click to zoom
Sleepy Silene
Silene antirrhina
In the United States:
Native
· also called sleepy catchfly, sleepy silene
Annual herb whose small flowers are visited primarily by flies and small bees for nectar and pollen. Bloom period lasts about one month in late spring to mid-summer. Occurs in dry, open, disturbed habitats.
| Nectar | low |
|---|---|
| Pollen | low |
| Bloom (US) | May–July |
| Duration | ~30 days |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |
Reported nearby
No reports nearby in the last 14 days.
Sign in to report this plant blooming nearby.