Persian Carpet Catchfly
Silene schafta
sy-LEE-nee SHAF-tuh
Perennials: Rock Star
Autumn Catchfly
Zone
4: -30° to -20°
Min. Temp
Hardy: 28°
Flowers similar to Lychnis but mostly low growing for rock gardens, walls or edging. Blooms in late summer. Division may be attempted in early spring, but is not always successful.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
Green
Flower Color
Multicolor
Blooming Time
Late Spring - Mid Summer
Habit
Spreading
Height
Under 6 in
Spread
6–12 in
Form
Star
Characteristics
Type
Selection
Safety
Non-toxic
Growth Rate
Moderate
Tolerance/Resistance
Cold Hardy
Attracts
Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators; Attracts Butterflies
Uses/Placement
Groundcover
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun: 8-12 hrs
Soil Texture
Average
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Dry
Soil PH
Slightly Alkaline: 7.0-7.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly alkaline soil
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Light Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Balanced Fertilizer
Fertilizer Timing
During Bloom
Micronutrients
Trace Minerals Beneficial
Care
Care Level
Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Open propagation permitted
Division Timing
Spring or Fall Division