Description
Very unusual flower buds producing small flowers.
This is a self seeding hardy plant that is intriguing in its buds and will grow happily in a sunny position in most areas of the garden from borders to crevices.
Flowering: Spring
Hardiness: Hardy Annual
Height: 25cm
Spread: 15cm
Common Name: Black catchfly
Life Cycle: Perennial
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Foliage: elliptic
Basic Colour: ( black )
Flower Colour: black
Natural Flowering: June – July
Winter Hardiness: Fully Hardy
Height with Flowers: 15cm
Soil Requirements: well-drained / average / moist
Soil ph: alkaline / neutral
Location: border / cottage garden / rock garden / container
Usage: ornamental
Pruning: cut back after flowering
Tolerates: Drought tolerant
Origin: Europe Alps
Michael Bowyer (verified owner) –
Dormant so not comment