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Growing Info

Scarification: none required

Stratification: none required

Germination: sow 1/8" deep, mulch the seed bed, keep moist

Native to: Central and Western Europe, France, Germany, Russian Federation, United Kingdom

Introduced to: North America, United States

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Lychnis albaLychnis alba

Bladder Campion, Evening Lychnis, White Campion, White Cockle

In Stock: 0.178 lb (Total:0.178lb)

Lychnis alba

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0.18 lb

Details

Germination:

77%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

521,374

Quantity:

0.18 lb

Collected in:

Germany

Crop year:

2013

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1820174

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: none required

Stratification: none required

Germination: sow 1/8" deep, mulch the seed bed, keep moist

Native to: Central and Western Europe, France, Germany, Russian Federation, United Kingdom

Introduced to: North America, United States

Native

Introduced

Discover the captivating allure of Lychnis alba, commonly known as White Campion, Evening Lychnis, Bladder Campion, or White Cockle. This enchanting plant, native to Europe, Northern Africa, and Western Asia, has gracefully established itself across the northern United States and southern Canada. Its elegant, bladder-shaped white flowers are both visually striking and beautifully fragrant, particularly in the evening when they bloom, releasing a sweet scent that beckons nocturnal pollinators like moths.

White Campion thrives in sunny locales with rich, well-drained soils, effortlessly adapting to diverse environments such as roadsides, field edges, and meadows. It is a versatile plant, presenting as an annual, biennial, or short-lived perennial, its life cycle influenced by seasonal variations. The plant sports downy, lance-shaped leaves, which, alongside its distinctive flowers, make it easy to identify.

Although regarded by some as a weedy species, White Campion is beloved by gardeners and foragers alike for its edible properties, standing as a mild yet charming addition to culinary creations. Its leaves can be cooked similarly to its cousin, Silene vulgaris, and its blossoms make an exquisite edible garnish. Unravel the beauty and practical nature of this elegant flora, perfect for enhancing any garden or wild plant collection.