Sticky catchfly (Silene viscaria) seeds
- The Catchfly is already being used as a plant fortifier since the Middle Ages. For example, grain seeds were disinfected in catchfly tea and, thereby, its resistance was enhanced.
- Contents: Approx. 300 seeds
- Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly
Regular price:
€2.49
Content: 300 Single seed
Product number: LYC05 GTIN: 4250601202723
Description
The sticky catchfly is not only a beautiful ornamental plant for the garden, it has also long been used as a plant tonic. Already 200 years ago, monks from the Mediterranean region used an extract from the seeds of the clammy campion for pickling cereal seeds. The plants grew considerably more resistant and stronger.
Plant profile
| Use | Cut flower, Medicinal plant, Ornamental plant |
|---|---|
| Lifecycle | Hardy, Perennial |
| Species | Caryophyllaceae |
| Eventual height | 20-60 cm |
| Flowering months | July, June, May |
Growing instructions
| When to sow outdoors | April, March |
|---|---|
| Sowing depth | 0 cm |
| Germination temperature | 15-20°C |
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Planting distance | 25 cm |
Sowing and care
Sow from March to April directly outdoors. Starts flowering in June or July the following year.
picture source: By Matti Vir
picture source: By Matti Vir
Other names
Botanical name: Silene viscaria, Viscaria vulgaris
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