red campion (Silene dioica)
Silene dioica, Red Campion, is a perennial wildflower with pink to red flowers. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It attracts pollinat
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Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade.
Watering
Prefers consistently moist soil, but tolerates some drought once established.
Soil
Well-drained, moist, fertile soil. Tolerates loam, sand, chalk. pH neutral to alkaline.
Temperature
Tolerates a wide range, hardy to -20°C. Prefers cool to moderate.
Habitat
Outdoor
Fertilizer
Generally not required in fertile soil; light feeding in poor soil.
Care Requirements
Full sun to partial shade.
Prefers consistently moist soil, but tolerates some drought once established.
Well-drained, moist, fertile soil. Tolerates loam, sand, chalk. pH neutral to alkaline.
Tolerates a wide range, hardy to -20°C. Prefers cool to moderate.
Outdoor
Generally not required in fertile soil; light feeding in poor soil.
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Category
Flowering, Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden, Groundcover
Plant Environment
Outdoor
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
0.3-0.9 m
Spread
0.3-0.6 m
Growth Rate
Medium
Dormancy
Winter
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Ovate to lanceolate
Flower Size
2-3 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
35000
Weed Status
Yes
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- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderCaryophyllales
- familyCaryophyllaceae
- genusSilene
- speciesSilene dioica
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
No
Generally considered non-toxic to humans and pets.