Silene Species, White Campion, White Cockle
Silenelatifolia

Family: Caryophyllaceae (kar-ree-oh-fil-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Silene (sy-LEE-nee)
Species: latifolia (lat-ee-FOH-lee-uh)

Synonym:Lychnis divaricata

Synonym:Lychnis × loveae

Synonym:Lychnis macrocarpa

Synonym:Lychnis pratensis

Synonym:Lychnis vespertina

Category
Annuals
Biennials
Perennials

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

Seed Collecting