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Caryophyllaceae
Campion
Silene dioica
Youthful love.
- Family
- Caryophyllaceae
- Genus
- Silene
- Native to
- Europe, Western Asia
- Bloom season
- Spring, Summer
- Type
- herbaceous perennial
- Height
- 1-3 ft
- Sunlight
- full sun to part shade
- Soil
- Moist, well-drained, fertile
- Water
- moderate
- Hardiness
- 5-8
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- Red campion is one of the first wildflowers to bloom in British woodlands each spring.
- The sticky stem hairs trap small insects, giving some species the nickname 'catchfly.'
- Campion flowers open primarily in the evening to attract moth pollinators.
- In folklore, picking campion was said to bring bad luck, especially if brought indoors.
- The plant is dioecious, meaning individual plants are either male or female—a rarity among flowering plants.
Color meanings
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young love
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innocence
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snare