White Campion – White Campion (Silene latifolia) Non-GMO – Organically Grown – Flower

White Campion – White Campion (Silene latifolia) Non-GMO – Organically Grown – Flower

Short-lived perennial (sometimes grown as a biennial) that readily self-seeds.

Full sun, but will also tolerate partial shade.

Full description

White Campion (Silene latifolia) is a charming, old-fashioned wildflower known for its soft white, lightly fragrant blooms that open in the evening and attract moths and night pollinators. Native to Europe and naturalized in many regions, it produces upright stems with oval, slightly hairy leaves and inflated, bladder-like calyces beneath each flower. Blooming from late spring through summer, White Campion adds a natural meadow look to gardens, cottage borders, and pollinator plantings. It is easy to grow, adaptable to various soil types, and valued for both its ornamental beauty and traditional herbal history.

Full Growing information from seed:

• Sow seeds directly outdoors in spring or fall, or start indoors 6–8 weeks before planting out
• Surface sow or lightly cover seeds; light helps germination
• Keep soil consistently moist until germination
• Germination typically occurs in 10–20 days
• Thin seedlings to allow good air circulation
• Prefers well-drained soil but tolerates average to poor soils
• Water moderately once established; drought tolerant after maturity
• Deadhead for tidier appearance, or allow to self-seed naturally
• Blooms may begin the first year, with stronger flowering in subsequent seasons

Cold stratification is not required, but a short cold period (2–4 weeks) may improve germination rates.

Medicinal properties:

Yes. Traditionally, White Campion was used in folk medicine for its mild astringent and cleansing properties. The plant contains natural saponins, and roots were historically used as a gentle soap substitute. It is not commonly used in modern herbal medicine.

Seed count: 50