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Silene alba (White campion)
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1 hour care
per year
per year
1m
Max height
Max height
0.6m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Silene alba
Other names
White campion, Evening lychnis, Lychnis alba, Silene latifolia
Genus
Silene Silene
Species
S. alba - S. alba is a spreading perennial with hairy, green leaves and white flowers throughout summer that are fragrant at night.
Silene alba is: Semi evergreen
Fragrance
Flowers have a soft fragrance at night.
Habit
Branching, Spreading
Toxicity
Although no toxicity has been mentioned it does contain saponins: toxic substances which are very poorly absorbed by the body and so tend to pass through without causing harm.
Flower
White in Summer
Foliage
Green in All seasons
How to care
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General care
Propagation methods
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Where to grow
Silene alba (White campion) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Wildlife
Cultivation
Plant in moist, free-draining or free-draining soil in a sunny position.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Silene alba
Other names
White campion, Evening lychnis, Lychnis alba, Silene latifolia
Genus
Silene Silene
Species
S. alba - S. alba is a spreading perennial with hairy, green leaves and white flowers throughout summer that are fragrant at night.
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Fragrance
Flowers have a soft fragrance at night.
Habit
Branching, Spreading
Toxicity
Although no toxicity has been mentioned it does contain saponins: toxic substances which are very poorly absorbed by the body and so tend to pass through without causing harm.
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Flower
White in Summer
Foliage
Green in All seasons
General care
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Silene alba (White campion) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Wildlife
Cultivation
Plant in moist, free-draining or free-draining soil in a sunny position.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3
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| Soil pH: | Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
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| Aspect: | South, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
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