A suburban Chicago ecosystem
Royal Catchfly (Silene regia)
Species Spotlight
Royal Catchfly: In the backyard gardens
Dates Photographed by Month
7/9/20
7/13/20
7/13/24
7/16/22
7/20/22
7/25/20
7/25/23
7/27/23
Photographed With These Species
Birds
Ruby-throated Hummingbird [View Associated Images]Butterflies and Moths
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail [View Associated Images]Forbs
Anise Hyssop [View Associated Images]Annual Sunflower [View Associated Images]
Daisy Fleabane [View Associated Images]
Purple Coneflower [View Associated Images]
Wild Petunia [View Associated Images]
Shoot and Bloom Dates
| Year | First Shoot Date | First Bloom Date | Last Bloom Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7/5 | ||
| 2023 | 5/7 | 7/16 | 8/22 |
| 2020 | 7/8 | 8/15 |
Plant Info
Bloom Color: ■Light: Full Sun
Moisture: Somewhat Dry to Medium
Height: 2'-4'
Spacing: 1'-1.5'
Royal Catchfly Image Gallery
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Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Visiting Royal Catchfly
Location: Backyard and Home
Shot Date: July 13, 2024, 4:14 p.m. -
Garden on the Slope
In Bloom: Anise Hyssop, Royal Catchfly, Purple Coneflower, Wild Petunia, Daisy Fleabane
Location: Backyard and Home
Shot Date: July 25, 2023, 10:14 a.m. -
Garden on the Slope
In Bloom: Purple Coneflower, Royal Catchfly, Anise Hyssop, Annual Sunflower, Daisy Fleabane
Location: Backyard and Home
Shot Date: July 25, 2023, 10:13 a.m. -
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Visiting Royal Catchfly
Location: Backyard and Home
Shot Date: July 27, 2023, 5:33 p.m. -
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Visiting Royal Catchfly
Location: Backyard and Home
Shot Date: July 27, 2023, 5:33 p.m. -
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Visiting Royal Catchfly
Location: Backyard and Home
Shot Date: July 27, 2023, 5:26 p.m. -
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Visiting Royal Catchfly
Location: Backyard and Home
Shot Date: July 27, 2023, 5:26 p.m. -
Royal Catchfly
Blooming on the backyard slope
Location: Backyard and Home
Shot Date: July 27, 2023, 2:14 p.m. -
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Visiting Royal Catchfly
Location: Backyard and Home
Shot Date: July 20, 2022, 3:33 p.m. -
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
At Royal Catchfly
Location: Backyard and Home
Shot Date: July 20, 2022, 3:32 p.m. -
Royal Catchfly
In the garden on the slope
Location: Backyard and Home
Shot Date: July 16, 2022, 3:57 p.m. -
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Seeking nectar from Royal Catchfly
Location: Backyard and Home
Shot Date: July 25, 2020, 3:50 p.m. -
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Nectaring at Royal Catchfly in the backyard garden
Location: Backyard and Home
Shot Date: July 25, 2020, 3:50 p.m. -
Royal Catchfly
In the backyard gardens
Location: Backyard and Home
Shot Date: July 9, 2020, 2:50 p.m. -
Royal Catchfly
In the backyard gardens
Location: Backyard and Home
Shot Date: July 13, 2020, 2:54 p.m.