About This Plant
New for 2027, Bold color meets effortless garden charm. Forged by Fire™ Catchfly lights up the garden with vivid, fiery-toned blooms that rise above its lush foliage, creating a striking display in the summer landscape.
This easygoing perennial is a natural fit for sunny borders, cottage gardens, pollinator plantings, and containers. Its upright habit adds height and movement, while the long-lasting blooms keep the color coming through the season.
Plant it where you want a little heat—and let it steal the show.
Planting & Care
How to Plant
Choose a spot with 3–6 hours of sun, ideally morning sun. Dig a hole twice as wide as the pot and plant at the same depth it was growing, gently loosening the roots. Water deeply after planting and add 2–3 in of mulch, keeping it off the stems. Hardy in USDA zones 5-9.
Watering & Feeding
Water deeply 1–2 times a week for the first season, about 1 in per week. Keep soil evenly moist, especially during heat and dry spells. Top-dress with compost in spring; most perennials don't need much fertilizer.
Pruning & Seasonal Care
Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms. Cut back after a hard frost, or leave stems standing for winter interest and tidy up in spring. Divide every 3–4 years if the center thins. Mulch in late fall to protect roots through the first winter.