San Francisco Campion
Silene verecunda
Will Elder, NPS
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Caryophyllaceae
- Genus:
- Silene
- Species:
- Silene verecunda
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 2-3 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug
- Bloom Colors:
- White, Pink, Green, Purple
Native Range
United States: California, Nevada, Utah
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rocky, well-drained sandy soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- commonly found in coastal and mountainous regions
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: Soak seeds in fresh water for 3 hours. Cold stratify in the refrigerator for 2 weeks.
Establishment: Seeds are collected between May 1st and August 1st. Mature fruits are light to dark tan. Seed is black/brown at maturity. S. verecunda ssp. verecunda is found in sandy dunes from San Francisco to Santa Cruz County, California.
Source: npn.rngr.net