Bladder Campion

Silene Uniflora

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 1–11Type Perennial

Bladder Campion (Silene Uniflora) — hence the name "Bladder" Campion; it bears white, balloon-like flowers atop 6-12 inch stems with narrow, image 179

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Perennial
Family: Caryophyllaceae

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Bladder Campion (Silene Uniflora) — It bears white, balloon-like flowers atop 6-12 inch stems with narrow, blue-green leaves; hence the name, image 98

Bladder Campion (Silene Uniflora) — but it is remarkably tolerant of poor soils; the Bladder Campion is a versatile and graceful component of a, image 65

Bladder Campion (Silene Uniflora) — the Bladder Campion is ideal for borders or as a ground cover; this species prefers well-drained soil, image 181

Bladder Campion (Silene Uniflora) — the Bladder Campion is ideal for borders or as a ground cover; this species prefers well-drained soil, image 109

Bladder Campion (Silene Uniflora) — this plant boasts a distinctive inflated calyx; this feature coupled with its light to deep green foliage, image 153

Bladder Campion (Silene Uniflora) — airy look and attracting beneficial pollinators; demonstrating adaptability to various garden aspects, image 102

Bladder Campion (Silene Uniflora) — it's ideal for rock gardens; which typically measure around 1 inch across, image 125

Bladder Campion (Silene Uniflora) — offering long-lasting and understated elegance to gardens with its breezy; perennial for half or shade, image 165

$Bladder Campion (Silene Uniflora) — It\'s well-suited for zones 3 through 8 and thrives in full sun to partial shade; perennial with white blooms, image 110$

Bladder Campion (Silene Uniflora) — white flowers in the garden; is a charming and robust perennial that adds resilience and grace to a landscape, image 142

Bladder Campion (Silene Uniflora) — it's ideal for rock gardens; which typically measure around 1 inch across, image 101

Bladder Campion (Silene Uniflora) — hence the name "Bladder" Campion; it bears white, balloon-like flowers atop 6-12 inch stems with narrow, image 83

Bladder Campion (Silene Uniflora) — hence the name "Bladder" Campion; it bears white, balloon-like flowers atop 6-12 inch stems with narrow, image 59

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

Bladder Campion (Silene Uniflora) — ensuring that its verdant and creamy display remains unmarred.<br><br>Overall; resembling a small balloon, image 163

Bladder Campion (Silene Uniflora) — which typically measure around 1 inch across; it's ideal for rock gardens, image 104

Bladder Campion (Silene Uniflora) — Silene uniflora is not commonly plagued by pests or diseases; this low-maintenance plant prefers well-draining, image 162

$Bladder Campion (Silene Uniflora) — It\'s well-suited for zones 3 through 8 and thrives in full sun to partial shade; perennial with white blooms, image 62$