Catchfly  

-Inherent characters-
It is also called "Mushi-Tori-Nadeshiko(Insect trapping pink)", because the small insects are sometimes trapped in the mucus secreted from the spots beneath the nodes on the upper stems.
-Scientific name-
Silene armeria Tall
-Common name-
Catchfly
What kind of plant is it?
Japanese names   Komachi-so,Haetori-Nadeshiko, Mushi-Tori-Nadeshiko
Family   Caryophyllaceae
Origin   Europe
Horticultural classification   Annual
Area(s) frequently seen in Japan   All(except Okinawa)
What color is it?
Flower  

Leaf  
When is it most attractive?
Flower or foliage season
Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May Jun. Jul. Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec.
       


         
What size is it?
Plant height   50-60cm
Flower diameter   1-1.5cm
Inflorescence diameter    
Inflorescence length