I'm a big fan of Silene, and this one is especially interesting because it's variegated. "Druett's Variegated" Catchfly has a tidy, spreading habit that is ideal for cascading over rock walls, or for edging and rock gardens. Its soft green leaves edged in a soft buttery yellow, which is quite enough, but the white blooms take it over the top. I couldn't be more pleased with this little gem, and so is everyone else who sees it. Be sure to remove any foliage that is solid green or it will soon take over the variegated leaves. This little variegated Catchfly likes sun/partial shade in Zones 4-9, and is as easy as pie to grow. Quarts. Not currently in production.

This colorful crimson U. S. native wildflower is similar to Silene virginica (Firepink) that is native to the Eastern United States, but Prairie Fire grows a little taller, blooms later, and its petals are not notched.  Silene regia is just as beautiful in every way with star-shaped scarlet blooms residing at the top of the plant.  Royal Catchfly grows to four feet tall (at maturity) in full sun or part sun in well-drained soil in Zones 4-8.  (Silene regia resents too much shade, so be careful).  The stems and leaves are covered with small, sticky  white hairs that trap insects (Catchfly - get it?).  Be sure to let this Catchfly form seed pods because it will drop its small black seeds and form small colonies, and who wouldn't want that?  To find out more about this about this native wildflower go here:  Quarts. (Photo by Dr. Thomas Barnes, from Wiki Commons, and in the public domain.)