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Silene vulgaris


Bladder Campion




Origin:  Native of Europe, northwestern Africa, and Asia.
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Genus
Silene
Species
vulgaris
Category
Weeds
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
MayJuneJulyAugust
Habitat
Easily grown in average, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Plants prefer sunny sites in sandy/gravelly soils or light loams with some part afternoon shade. Plants generally appreciate sharp soil drainage.
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