species 16,842 observations
Cardinal Catchfly
Silene laciniata
Field notes
Supports All
12
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Long-winged Shade, Capsule Moth, Variable Capsule Moth
3
-
Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Song Sparrow, Wild Turkey, Lapland Longspur, White-crowned Sparrow
4
-
Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Allen's Hummingbird, Broad-tailed Hummingbird, Rivoli's Hummingbird, Red Admiral
5
Children
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Part shade
- Plant type
- Perennial Wildflower
From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.