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Here are essential tips for growing campion, a hardy perennial with neon-color flowers and silver-gray foliage.
Silene dioica (syn. Melandrium rubrum), known as red campion [2] and red catchfly, [3] is a herbaceous flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae, native to Europe and introduced to the Americas.
Feb 10, 2023 · Rose campion (Lychnis coronaria) is a striking, colorful perennial and a marvelous addition to many flower gardens. Its folk names include rabbit's ears, crown pink, bloody William and mullein pink, and it is found in the Caryophyllaceae family of flowers known as pinks (dianthus).
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Pretty and low-maintenance, Silene dioica (Red Campion) is a semi-evergreen perennial forming bold clumps of spoon shaped, downy leaves from which emerge tall, rich green stems bearing delicate pink flowers.
Oct 27, 2023 · Common Names: Campion, Catchfly, Weed Silene, Fire Pink. Family: Caryophyllaceae. Life Cycle: Hardy annual. Hardy perennial. Height: 4 to 32 inches (10 to 80 cm). Native: Europe, Asia, North Africa, Americas. Growing Region: Zones 3 to 9. Flowers: Spring and summer and/or autumn. Flower Details: Yellow, red, white, blue, pink, orange. Tubular.
The red campion is an attractive, medium to tall perennial or biennial plant with a downy stem. Leaves: hairy, and grow in opposite pairs. Flowers: a distinctive pink-red in colour with five petals that are fused at their base to form a tube surrounded by a purple-brown calyx (protective sheath).