Silene alba
White campion, Evening lychnis, Lychnis alba, Silene latifolia
Silene Silene
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
Flowers have a soft fragrance at night.
Branching, Spreading
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.
White in Summer
Green in All seasons
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Silene alba (White campion) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Beds and borders, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Wildlife
Plant in moist, free-draining or free-draining soil in a sunny position.
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
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Silene alba
White campion, Evening lychnis, Lychnis alba, Silene latifolia
Silene Silene
S. alba - S. alba is a spreading perennial with hairy, green leaves and white flowers throughout summer that are fragrant at night.
Semi evergreen
Flowers have a soft fragrance at night.
Branching, Spreading
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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White in Summer
Green in All seasons
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Silene alba (White campion) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Beds and borders, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Wildlife
Plant in moist, free-draining or free-draining soil in a sunny position.
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3
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