Nodding Catchfly Seeds (Silene pendula) – Delicate, night-scented flowers with gracefully nodding blooms, attracting moths and evening pollinators.

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Minimum: 100+ Seeds Add a touch of quiet magic to your evening garden with Nodding Catchfly (Silene pendula). Known for its gracefully drooping, pink to magenta blossoms, this ench anting heirloom flower releases its sweet fragrance at dusk, drawing in moths and nighttime pollinators. A perfect choice for gardeners who want to bring their landscapes to life after the sun sets. Its delicate appearance belies its adaptability—Nodding Catchfly thrives in containers, borders, rock gardens, and cottage-style beds, where it gently sprawls or cascades. Its low, mounding habit makes it ideal for softening edges or trailing from window boxes. Though dainty, it's a resilient and easy-to-grow species that will reward you with weeks of continuous bloom. 🌱 Key Features: 🌸 Graceful, Nodding Blooms – Soft pink to magenta flowers that sway in the breeze. 🌙 Night-Scented – Gently perfumes the evening air, especially at dusk. 🦋 Pollinator-Friendly – Attracts moths and other beneficial night-flying insects. 🪴 Versatile and Low-Growing – Sprawling habit makes it perfect for containers, edges, and hanging baskets. 🌿 Quick to Establish – Blooms in the first season when started early. 🧑🌾 Easy to Grow – Tolerant of poor soils and partial shade. 🪴 Growing Instructions: Start indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost, or direct sow once danger of frost has passed. Press seeds lightly into moist soil; do not bury deeply. Germinates in 7–14 days with consistent moisture and light. Plant in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil. Provide occasional water once established; avoid overwatering. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage longer flowering. 🌼 Perfect For: Moon gardens and evening plantings Pollinator-friendly landscapes Romantic borders and wildflower meadows Containers, window boxes, and hanging baskets Naturalistic or cottage gardens ✨ Why Grow Nodding Catchfly? ✅ Charming and unique heirloom flower✅ Night-scented to enhance evening outdoor spaces✅ Attracts helpful nocturnal pollinators✅ Low maintenance and fast-growing✅ Adds texture, movement, and scent to any garden 🌙 Bring Twilight to Life with Fragrance and Elegance Let your garden stay active and beautiful after sunset with the graceful blooms and gentle perfume of Nodding Catchfly—a soft, stunning addition to borders, baskets, and moonlit patios. Show more