sea campion
Silene uniflora
RHS Plants for Pollinators
USDA zones3 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry or moist soil
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, chalk
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Sea campion (Silene uniflora) is a perennial for borders, pollinator gardens, containers, and ground cover. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full sun and dry to moist, sandy, loamy, or chalky soil. It blooms in early to late spring and again in early to late summer. Butterflies and bees visit the flowers. It also handles drought and salt well, so it suits a low care spot.
Pairs well with Thrift, Trailing bellflower, and Canada wild rye.
Native range
Europe, Azores, Canary Is., Madeira, and 1 more places. See all 5
Europe, Azores, Canary Is., Madeira, and Selvagens.