Cardinal Catchfly, Southern Indian Pink, Mexican Campion, Mexican Pink, Catchfly
Bright red like the plumage of a cardinal, Silene laciniata (Cardinal Catchfly) is a showy clump-forming perennial boasting brilliant clusters of star-shaped flowers from late spring to mid-summer. Small but eye-catching, each flower, 1 in. across (2.5 cm), features five thin petals deeply divided into 4-6 lobes. Rich in pollen, they attract hummingbirds and butterflies. The blossoms are borne in loose clusters at the top of upright sticky stems bearing linear to lance-shaped, opposite leaves. The leaves are densely covered with sticky hairs. Native to the southwestern United States, Cardinal Catchfly occurs naturally in pine forests, grassy or brushy slopes, ridges, meadows, and roadsides. Cardinal Catchfly likes to lean against other vegetation. It is an excellent showy plant for a shaded rock garden and a great addition to wildflower gardens, native plant gardens, woodland gardens, or cottage gardens.
| Hardiness |
6 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Caryophyllaceae |
| Genus | Silene |
| Common names | Catchy, Mexican Pink |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early, Mid) |
| Height |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spacing |
24" - 36" (60cm - 90cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | California, United States, Southwest, Texas, Arizona, New Mexico |
| Tolerance | Rocky Soil |
| Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Gravel and Rock Garden, Prairie and Meadow |
| Hardiness |
6 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Caryophyllaceae |
| Genus | Silene |
| Common names | Catchy, Mexican Pink |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early, Mid) |
| Height |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spacing |
24" - 36" (60cm - 90cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | California, United States, Southwest, Texas, Arizona, New Mexico |
| Tolerance | Rocky Soil |
| Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Gravel and Rock Garden, Prairie and Meadow |
How many Silene laciniata (Cardinal Catchfly) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Silene laciniata (Cardinal Catchfly) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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