Nottingham Catchfly (Silene inaperta)

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Sunlight Full sun to partial shade; tolerates dappled sunlight in meadow settings

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Watering Water deeply when the top 2 cm of soil is dry; avoid waterlogging

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Temperature Hardy to moderate frost; thrives in cool temperate growing conditions

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Leaf: Narrow lanceolate grey-green leaves arranged oppositely along stems
Flower: Clustered pink to pale purple five-petaled blooms with notched petal tips
Stem: Slender, slightly hairy stems with a sticky band below leaf nodes to trap small insects

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy

Fertilization

Diluted balanced feed once monthly. Use a low-nitrogen feed to prioritize flower production

Banana peel tea：Soak dried banana peels in water for 3 days, dilute 1:20 for root drench; avoid applying to foliage to prevent mold growth

Pruning

Deadhead spent blooms to encourage extended flowering through early summer
Cut back stems to ground level after flowering to promote healthy new growth the following season
Remove yellowing or damaged foliage to maintain plant health and airflow

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Warning: this plant may be toxic.

Pets & Humans

Pets: ASPCA: No recorded toxicity to cats

Humans: No documented toxic effects on humans

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Culture: N/A

Usage: Ornamental meadow plant; pollinator-friendly for bees and butterflies