berry catchfly

Also known as: berry-bearing campion; berry-bearing catchfly; berry-bearing chickweed

A sprawling perennial wildflower, with slender, spreading stems and narrowly oval-shaped, slightly hairy green leaves. Slightly nodding, bell-shaped flowers, with a pale green outer casing and narrow, divided white petals, are produced in summer. Flowers are followed by round black berries

Scientific classification

Species: berry catchfly (Silene baccifera)
Genus: Silene
Family: Caryophyllaceae

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Toxicity: Herbaceous Perennial
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Spread: Deciduous
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Habit: Autumn · Spring · Summer
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of berry catchfly

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Temperate Eurasia

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Quick identification of berry catchfly

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berry catchfly care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Growing

Thrives in moist but well-drained soil in part or dappled shade, but will tolerate a range of soils and positions. Ideal for woodland underplanting or wildflower meadows

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