Silene laciniata angustifolia Red Catchfly

Identification

Genus: Silene Species: laciniata Variety: angustifolia Cultivar:

Common name: Red Catchfly.

Description

(Syn. Silene laciniata ssp. major) A 2' perennial with 1-2" red flowers. This grows within 5' of Morro Bay in beach sand but grows in many diverse soils and sites. In Los Osos it grows with Potentilla Egedii, Lupinus Chamissonis, and Erysimum insulare. I would not use this for a drought tolerant plant except in its narrow element. It is native near the coast from Santa Cruz to Baja. The red flowers are used by hummingbirds and the foliage is eaten by rabbits(usually leaving the flowers alone.)

Characteristics

Silene laciniata angustifolia Red Catchfly tolerates seaside conditions and sand.
Silene laciniata angustifolia Red Catchfly is great for a butterfly garden.
Silene laciniata angustifolia Red Catchfly's foliage type is deciduous.
Silene laciniata angustifolia Red Catchfly's flower color is red.

Communities

Communities for Silene laciniata angustifolia Red Catchfly:Coastal Strand and Northern Coastal Sage Scrub.

Ranges for Silene laciniata angustifolia

ph:	6.00 to 7.00
usda:	9 to 10
height[m]:	0.50 to 1.00
width[m]:	0.10 to 0.50
rainfall[cm]:	64.00 to 135.00

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