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Silene dioica
Red Campion
Origin: Native to Europe, including the British Isles.
| Family |
| Caryophyllaceae |
| Genus |
| Silene |
| Species |
| dioica |
| Category |
| Weeds |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| H6 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 6b |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| 6b - 7a |
| Temperature (°C) |
| - 20 to - 15 |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 4 to 5 |
| Height |
| 80 cm |
| Spread |
| 30 cm |
Photographs
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| General Description |
| A short lived perennial that flowers mainly in late spring. |
| Landscape |
| Flowerbed edging, and wildlife gardens. |
| Cultivation |
| Occurs naturally on well-drained, moderately fertile soils. Prefers soil with less clay in partial shade. |
| Shape |
| Short, and upright. |
| Growth |
| Fast |
| Pests |
| No notable pests or diseases. |
| Habitat |
| Best in moist or well-drained soils with light, dappled shade. |
| Leaf Description |
| Ovate leaves, approximately 13 cm in length. |
| Flower Description |
| The plant produces flowers that with five flat, rounded petals of vibrant pink. |
| Propagation |
| Propagate by seed, sow in early spring. |
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