Native Plants

Cardinal Catchfly

Silene laciniata
Location

Native to

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Type
Annuals/Per.
Attributes
Nectar

Other common names for this plant include Southern Indian Pink and Mexican Campion. It is a perennial herb that grows up to 2 feet high and 3 feet wide, producing brilliant red, starburst flowers from April to July. It grows in partial shade and can tolerate a variety of soils but requires more water than more drought-tolerant natives. The striking red color and tubular shape of the flowers make this plant a popular stop for hummingbirds and butterflies.

May Attract

Cardinal Catchfly is thought to attract these families of birds
Family
Hummingbirds
Family
Mockingbirds and Thrashers
Family
Blackbirds and Orioles
Family
New World Sparrows
Family
Vireos
Family
Waxwings
Family
Wood Warblers

Audubon Centers, State Offices & Chapters

These Audubon locations near you offer native plant services

In some parts of the country you may not have a "local" Audubon that is able to provide help with native plants for birds, but we will still show you the closest Audubon that can help.

Local Nurseries

Find local nurseries and garden centers near you. It's a good idea to call ahead to verify native plant availability and learn what services they offer.

Euterpe Farms

667 South Rice Road, Ojai, CA 93023

(805) 798-2409

Matilija Nursery

8225 Waters Road, Moorpark, CA 93021

(805) 523-8604

Antelope Valley Resource Conservation District Nursery

10148 West Avenue I, Lancaster, CA 93536

(661) 942-7306

Garden Growers Nursery (Santa Barbara Botanic Garden)

1212 Mission Canyon Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93105

(805) 682-4726 x114

Online Nurseries

Shop trusted online vendors for your home or wholesale project. Many offer shipping across regions, so check availability and delivery timelines before ordering.

Bay Natives

10 Cargo Way, San Francisco, CA 94124

(415) 287-6755

Cactus Mart

49889 29 Palms Highway, Morongo Valley, CA 92256

(760) 363-6076

J.L. Hudson, Seedsman

Star Route 2, Box 337, La Honda, CA 94020

Greenlee Nursery

257 East Franklin Ave, Pomona, CA 91766

Hedgerow Farms

21905 County Road 88, Winters, CA 95694

(530) 662-6847

Telos Rare Bulbs

PO Box 1067, Ferndale, CA 95536

The Acorn Cap

13205 Haven Rock Court, Corona, CA 92883

Sierra Seed Supply

358 Williams Valley Road, Greenville, CA 95947

(530) 284-7926

Sunshine Flower Seeds

1802 Atlantic City Boulevard, Grover Beach, CA 93433

(805) 316-0895

Pacific Coast Seed

533 Hawthorne Place, Livermore, CA 94550

(925) 373-4417

Quercus Landscape Design

PO Box 1188, Springville, CA 93265

(559) 202-8351

Recon Native Plants

1755 Saturn Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92154

(619) 423-2284

S&S Seeds | Albright Seed Company

PO Box 1275 6155 Carpinteria Avenue, Carpinteria, CA 93014

(805) 684-0436

Seedhunt

PO Box 96, Freedom, CA 95019

(831) 728-5131

Native Springs Nursery

1874 Cummings Lane, Durham, CA 95938

(530) 774-4362

Blossom Hill California Native Plants

14297 Orange Blossom Rd, Oakdale, CA 95361

Find Out Farms

4712 Parker Ave, Sacramento, CA 95820

Mission Blue Nursery

3435 Bayshore Blvd, Brisbane, CA 94005

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Local resources
Your local Audubon offering native plant services is Kern Audubon Society.
P.O. Box 3581, Bakersfield, CA 93385
| harrylove1944@gmail.com
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+10

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Orioles
Sparrows
Waxwings
+4

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SHRUBS

California Rose

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Nuthatches
Woodpeckers
Chickadees & Titmice
+10

May attract

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Woodpeckers
Chickadees & Titmice
Orioles
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ANNUALS/PER.

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Sparrows
Chickadees & Titmice
Finches
+3

May attract

Sparrows
Chickadees & Titmice
Finches
Cardinals & Grosbeaks
Crows & Jays

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Nuts

 
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SHRUBS / TREES

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Woodpeckers
Cardinals & Grosbeaks
Chickadees & Titmice
+4

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