Silene laciniata ssp. californica
Price range: $7.30 through $8.20
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Cardinal Catchfly
This small perennial grows to ~1.5 ft. tall and decorates hillsides throughout much of California with standout color thanks to its vibrant red flowers that bloom throughout spring and summer.
In the garden setting, this species is the perfect addition to rock walls with a mix of Dudleyas or hillsides with a mix of other annuals and perennials to get the full rainbow of colors!
Lifeform: Perennial
Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
Other: Attracts Moths, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant
| Container | D-16-O, D-16 |
|---|---|
| Ecological Value | Likely larval host of Rufous Quaker moth and Hitched Arches moth |
| Ethnobotanical Uses | No known historical uses. |
| Distribution | Northern, Central, and Southern California |
| Elevation | 5" – 6775" |
| Communities | Chaparral, Mixed Evergreen Forest, Northern Coastal Scrub, Yellow Pine Forest |
| Habitat | Rockwalls, hillsides |








