Royal Catchfly - Silene regia

Features:  One of very few red natives, this rare prairie plant will attract hummingbirds and Swallowtail butterflies and makes a splendid garden accent, especially in eye-catching groups.

Light: Full or partial sun 

Soil: Medium

Height: 2 - 3 feet

Blooms: July to August

See more information and photos at Illinois Wildflowers and USDA Plants Database

Photo Credit: Carolyn Cullen, Wild Ones Member; Midwest Groundcovers