Viscaria vulgaris

Viscaria vulgaris Röhl.

Viscaria vulgaris

Viscaria vulgaris, commonly known as the sticky catchfly or clammy campion, is an upright perennial plant that can grow up to 60 cm in height. It features lanceolate leaves and bright rosy-pink flowers that are approximately 20 mm in diameter. The flowers appear in long whorled spikes from May to August. This plant is known for its sticky stem just below the leaf joints, which gives it its common names.

Details

Order:

Caryophyllales

Family:

Caryophyllaceae

Genus:

Viscaria

Chemistry:

The chemistry of Viscaria vulgaris includes compounds that contribute to its sticky nature. Specific chemical constituents are not detailed, but the plant's adhesiveness is a notable characteristic.

Uses:

Viscaria vulgaris is grown as an ornamental garden plant and has won the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. It is also known to be pollinated primarily by bumblebees.

Flowering time:

May to August

Sowing time:

Plant height:

60 cm (24 in)

Flower color:

Bright rosy-pink

Suitable habitat:

Cliffs, rocky places, dry meadows, lush grasslands, stony slopes, rocky outcrops of hilly terrain, open or sparse canopied forests, vineyards, and roadside vegetation.

Info

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