Silene Species, Evening Lychnis, White Campion

Silenelatifolia subsp. alba

Family
Caryophyllaceae (kar-ree-oh-fil-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Silene (sy-LEE-nee)
Synonym
Lychnis alba
Silene pratensis
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Biennials
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Bronze
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Englewood, Colorado

Steamboat Springs, Colorado

Skowhegan, Maine

Millersville, Maryland

Bolivar, Missouri

Hillsdale, New York

Newark, Ohio

Sidney, Ohio

Port Matilda, Pennsylvania

Rapid City, South Dakota

Seattle, Washington

Falling Waters, West Virginia

Menomonie, Wisconsin

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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West Plains, MO (Zone 6b) | June 2007 | positive

This plant appeared in my north-facing flowerbed last fall. I thought it was fascinating - it looks a little like giant baby's breath. ...Read More

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Anne Arundel,, MD (Zone 7b) | January 2007 | positive

A mild 'positive' It self sows but not terribly, is fairly shade tolerant and fairly pretty, but won't last all summer. seed pods are cu...Read More

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(Zone 8a) | June 2005 | positive

This plant seeded itself into my garden. I'm growing very fond of it. The flowers, leaves and buds are all pretty.

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OC, CA & Twin Lakes IA, IA (Zone 4b) | July 2003 | neutral

They are growing on the NorthWest side of my neighbor's garage. Full sun in the afternoon. They only bloom in the morning for me.

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