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Silene latifolia


White Campion




Origin:  Most of Europe, including Britain, to north Africa and western Asia.
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Genus
Silene
Species
latifolia
Category
Perennials, Weeds
Height
50 - 100 cm
Spread
10 - 50 cm
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
JuneJuly
General Description
Untoothed leaves and solitary or clustered flowers.
Landscape
White Campion can be used as a hedge plant or in open areas of wildflower gardens.
Cultivation
Best grown in well-drained soil in full or light shaded areas.
Growth
Medium
Pests
May be affected by a smut and powdery mildews.
Habitat
Most of Europe, including Britain, to north Africa and western Asia. Also found across North America.
Flower Description
5 usually notched petals.
Notable Specimens
The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada.
Propagation
Easily grown from seed in containers and sown at any time of the year.
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