Bladder Campion

Silene Uniflora

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Overview

Silene uniflora, or Bladder Campion, is a resilient perennial, thriving in USDA zones 4-8. It bears white, balloon-like flowers atop 6-12 inch stems with narrow, blue-green leaves. This low-maintenance plant prefers well-draining soil and full sun to part shade. Blooming from late spring to midsummer, it's ideal for rock gardens, borders, and wildflower meadows, offering a charming, airy look and attracting beneficial pollinators.

Sun Half, ShadeWater High, MediumZones 1–11

Bladder Campion (Silene Uniflora) — Silene uniflora, or Bladder Campion, is a resilient perennial, thriving in USDA zones 4-8

Bladder Campion (Silene Uniflora) — It bears white, balloon-like flowers atop 6-12 inch stems with narrow, blue-green leaves

Bladder Campion (Silene Uniflora) — Blooming from late spring to midsummer

Bladder Campion (Silene Uniflora) — it's ideal for rock gardens

Bladder Campion (Silene Uniflora) — airy look and attracting beneficial pollinators

Bladder Campion (Silene Uniflora) — is a charming and robust perennial that adds resilience and grace to a landscape design

Bladder Campion (Silene Uniflora) — which typically measure around 1 inch across

Culture

Sun: Half, Shade
Water: High, Medium
USDA zones: 1–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Caryophyllaceae

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Bladder Campion (Silene Uniflora) — offering long-lasting and understated elegance to gardens with its breezy

Bladder Campion (Silene Uniflora) — It bears white, balloon-like flowers atop 6-12 inch stems with narrow, blue-green leaves

Bladder Campion (Silene Uniflora) — Blooming from late spring to midsummer

Bladder Campion (Silene Uniflora) — it's ideal for rock gardens

Bladder Campion (Silene Uniflora) — airy look and attracting beneficial pollinators

Bladder Campion (Silene Uniflora) — is a charming and robust perennial that adds resilience and grace to a landscape design

Bladder Campion (Silene Uniflora) — which typically measure around 1 inch across

Bladder Campion (Silene Uniflora) — this plant boasts a distinctive inflated calyx

Bladder Campion (Silene Uniflora) — resembling a small balloon

Bladder Campion (Silene Uniflora) — hence the name "Bladder" Campion

Bladder Campion (Silene Uniflora) — Silene uniflora, or Bladder Campion, is a resilient perennial, thriving in USDA zones 4-8

Bladder Campion (Silene Uniflora) — This feature coupled with its light to deep green foliage

Bladder Campion (Silene Uniflora) — the Bladder Campion is ideal for borders or as a ground cover

$Bladder Campion (Silene Uniflora) — It\'s well-suited for zones 3 through 8 and thrives in full sun to partial shade$

Bladder Campion (Silene Uniflora) — demonstrating adaptability to various garden aspects

Bladder Campion (Silene Uniflora) — This species prefers well-drained soil

Bladder Campion (Silene Uniflora) — but it is remarkably tolerant of poor soils

Bladder Campion (Silene Uniflora) — Silene uniflora is not commonly plagued by pests or diseases

Bladder Campion (Silene Uniflora) — ensuring that its verdant and creamy display remains unmarred.<br><br>Overall

Bladder Campion (Silene Uniflora) — the Bladder Campion is a versatile and graceful component of a resilient landscape

Bladder Campion (Silene Uniflora) — This low-maintenance plant prefers well-draining soil and full sun to part shade

Bladder Campion (Silene Uniflora) — white flowers in the garden

Bladder Campion (Silene Uniflora) — resembling a small balloon; ensuring that its verdant and creamy display remains unmarred.<br><br>Overall

Bladder Campion (Silene Uniflora) — which typically measure around 1 inch across; it's ideal for rock gardens

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