Sea Campion
Silene uniflora
- Native to:
- Azores, Canary Is., Denmark, Finland, France, Great Britain, Iceland, Ireland, Madeira, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Selvagens, Spain, Sweden
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Caryophyllaceae
- Genus:
- Silene
- Species:
- Silene uniflora
- USDA Symbol:
- SIUN
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun,Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- white
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Allen's Aphelia (Aphelia alleniana)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to coastal areas, tolerates salt spray
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate best after cold stratification; sow on the surface of moist soil and keep at 15-20°C.
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20C. Germinates within 3 months. GA3 improves germination.