Silene regia Tony's Favorites protruding sex organ (spadix) which

protruding sex organ (spadix) which provides a dramatic contrast to the purple of the pitcher (spathe)

each laden with 25-30 large spidery flowers composed of yellow spurs and an inner chartreuse cup

The flowers are followed by lovely terminal clusters of attractive blue fruit

adorned by two tropical-looking

Bloodroot foliage is of an interesting form

Silene regia Tony's Favorites protruding sex organ (spadix) whichIf you haven't tried royal catchfly, Silene regia, you have missed one of the truly great eastern US natives. Silene regia has a limited and scattered range from Illinois south to Florida in mostly prairie habitats. Emerging from a basal rosette, the tight clump of flowering stems shoot upward to 2. 5 4' tall, clothed to the top with long smooth green leaves. In June July, the sticky stalks (which actually catch insects) are topped with terminal