Everwilde Farms - 1 oz Nodding Catchfly Garden Flower Seeds - Gold Vault Bulk Seed Packet

Blooming in clusters of pastel pink, this wildflower loves to cascade over stone walls or hanging baskets. It is called Catchfly because little flies and gnats get stuck on the sticky seed pod behind the flower. This biennial originates from the southern Mediterranean region but can be grown in most garden settings. It is effortless to grow and looks best when planted ed masse. Because of its sticky stem that can entrap tiny insects, this family of plants earned the common name Catchfly. Since many plants in this species produce a saliva-like substance, the genus name "Silene" is derived from Silenus, a mythical Greek character known for being covered with foam. The species name "pendula" comes from the Latin word for "hanging down," referring to the drooping habit of the flowers.