Silene stenophylla
Narrow-leafed campion
Description
Source: wikipedia (CC BY-SA)Silene stenophylla is a species of flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae. Commonly called narrow-leafed campion, it is a species in the genus Silene. It grows in the Arctic tundra of far eastern Siberia and the mountains of northern Japan. Frozen samples, estimated via radiocarbon dating to be around 32,000 years old, were discovered in the same area as current living specimens and, in 2012, a team of scientists successfully regenerated a plant from the samples.
Care Guide
💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun
Sea campion comes from bright, open habitats and does best in full sun. It can tolerate partial sun but favors direct sunlight for optimal growth. This plant, which may be annual or biennial, is known for its sun-loving nature.
🌡️ Temperature 5–35°C
Sea campion can adjust to a wide range of temperatures, yet its distribution may still be restricted by particular combinations of moisture and heat. It grows best in warm summer climates with sufficient rainfall or irrigation. Extended periods of cloudy, rainy weather or prolonged high temperatures can raise the likelihood of Sea campion dying. In winter, adequate protection from cold can increase the plant's chances of survival.
💨 Humidity
🪴 Soil 6-8
🌱 Fertilizer
Sea campion requires regular fertilizing to encourage flowering but does not tolerate excessive amounts. It benefits from light, frequent applications of fertilizer throughout its life, especially during the peak of active growth and while it is flowering. You should continue feeding your Sea campion until it stops blooming.
🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity
Characteristics
- Plant Type
- Herb
- Life Cycle
- Biennial
- Genus
- Silene
- Family
- Caryophyllaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 4-9
- Mature Height
- 10 cm to 30 cm
- Mature Spread
- 20 cm to 40 cm
- Leaf Color
- Sea Green, Medium Sea Green
- Leaf Type
- Semi-evergreen
- Flower Color
- White
- Flower Size
- 2.03 cm to 3.05 cm
- Bloom Time
- Late spring, Early summer, Mid summer
- Planting Time
- Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Harvest Time
- Mid summer, Late summer, Early fall
- Native Area
- Russia, Spain, Portugal, France