Silene latifolia (White Campion)


Botanical Information

FamilyCaryophyllaceae
GenusSilene
Specieslatifolia
CategoryPerennials, Wildflowers & Weeds
OriginMost of Europe, including Britain, to north Africa and western Asia.

Details

USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height50 - 100 cm
Spread10 - 50 cm
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodJune, July

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionUntoothed leaves and solitary or clustered flowers.
LandscapeWhite Campion can be used as a hedge plant or in open areas of wildflower gardens.
PropagationEasily grown from seed in containers and sown at any time of the year.
CultivationBest grown in well-drained soil in full or light shaded areas.
PestsMay be affected by a smut and powdery mildews.
Notable SpecimensThe A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada.
HabitatMost of Europe, including Britain, to north Africa and western Asia. Also found across North America.
Flower Description5 usually notched petals.

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