sleepy catchfly
Namesleepy catchfly
Species NameSilene antirrhina
Common Namesleepy catchfly
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container TypeN/A
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Foliage Typesimple leaves
Height (cm)25
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityN/A
Is Floweringtrue
Is Fruitingtrue
Notable FeaturesCharacterized by sticky stems, small white flowers with five notched petals, and prominent green ribbed calyces that enclose the developing seeds.
Description
This specimen of sleepy catchfly (Silene antirrhina) displays slender, herbaceous stems growing upright, adorned with small white flowers and distinctive ribbed calyces. While not a traditional woody bonsai subject, its natural growth habit is an informal upright form. The plant is actively flowering and developing seed pods.
