| | | Family | Caryophyllaceae | | Plant Type | herbaceous perennial | | Zone | USDA: 5a - 8b RHS: H EGF: H1 - H4 Australia: 1 - 2 | | Care Level | medium | | Height | 0.9 - 1.2 m (3 - 4 ft) | | Spread | 45 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 ft) | | Light | full sun to partial shade | | Soil Moisture | low to average, well-drained | | Soil Type | | | Soil pH | | | | Description | Silene regia (royal catchfly) bears showy flowers during mid-summer to late summer. | | Special Characteristics | This herbaceous perennial attracts birds to your garden. | | |