Silene stenophylla
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Silene stenophylla

Narrow-leafed campion

Tier 2 Difficulty: medium Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
5–35 °C
Soil pH
6–8
Hardiness
Zone 4–9
Click count
5
Observations
2

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.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ 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.

Ideal temperature: 5–35°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-8
Soil pH: 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

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Common Names (1)

en Narrow-leafed campion