Silene regia 'Prairie Fire' - Prairie Fire Catchfly

When blooming, the hummingbirds favor this plant above all others, including the scarlet runner beans and fuchsias. Silene regia 'Prairie Fire' is a perennial that likes full sun and does not require much water. In the tropical area of my garden, it gets plenty of sun and water, so it grows 7 feet tall! It must be well- supported with tall stakes and ties. I placed a large obelisk over it, then added additional ties as needed. Visitors to my garden always want to know about this plant, which is the tall plant with orange-red flowers in the photos below.