- Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 6 - 8 Inches
- Mature Spread 10 - 15 Inches
- Growing Zones 4 - 8
- Use As A Filler In Containers
Wildlife gardening has become popular in recent years, leading to a greater appreciation of North American native plants. Silene caroliniana, commonly called Catchfly, is a great native plant that provides nectar for early foraging pollinators and much-needed color for the spring garden. Short and Sweet Catchfly is an excellent substitute for the more common Dianthus or cottage Pinks. Catchfly blooms early to late spring just like Dianthus, but it tolerates a much wider variety of soil and light conditions.
Short and Sweet Catchfly is a compact, spreading plant that can be grown for a groundcover or as an addition to a mixed seasonal container planting. The delicate, green foliage stays fresh into fall and makes a lovely groundcover in a woodland garden or wildflower meadow. Deer rarely browse on Catchfly, and this fabulous native plant is low maintenance, disease resistant, and drought tolerant.
Short and Sweet Catchfly Care
Catchfly will grow well in full sun, part shade, and full shade. Any soil texture is acceptable as long as it is well drained. Fertilizing is rarely required for native plants. Overly rich soil will result in thin, leggy growth that is more susceptible to pests and diseases. Keep Catchfly well watered for the first few years to encourage a deep root system that will be drought tolerant after the plant matures.
This dense and vigorous grower requires no deadheading or pinching back of stems. Clean up any spent top growth early in the spring as new growth emerges. Silene does not like to have its roots disturbed once established. Propagation by cuttings or seeds is more successful than root division.
Short and Sweet Catchfly Spacing
Catchfly looks best when planted in large groups that grow together as a flowering groundcover. The mature height is 6-8 inches, while the spread can be up to 15 inches. Space plants about 12 inches apart center on center.
Short and Sweet Catchfly Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 - 8 |
| Plant Type: Perennial |
| Light Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 6 - 8 Inches |
| Mature Spread: 10 - 15 Inches |
| Spacing: 10 - 15 Inches |
| Habit: Spreading, Trailing |
| Flower Color(s): Pink |
| Flower Description: |
| Bloom Period: |
| Foliage Type: Herbaceous |
| Foliage Color(s): Pink |
| Foliage Description: |
| Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering |
| Watering: Low |
| Resists: Disease, Pests & Insects |
| Tolerates: Drought |
| Attracts: Butterflies |
| Container Role: Filler |
| Uses: Borders, Containers, Mass Planting |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Native to North America |
| Brand: American Beauties Native Plants |
| Common Name: Short and Sweet Catchfly |
| Other Name(s): Short And Sweet Catchfly |
| Scientific Name: Silene caroliniana 'Short and Sweet' |
- SKU:
- 1231005529-pc
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
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Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
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