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

$Bladder Campion (Silene Uniflora) — perennial with white blooms; it\'s well-suited for zones 3 through 8 and thrives in full sun to partial shade, image 95$

Bladder Campion (Silene Uniflora) — Silene uniflora is not commonly plagued by pests or diseases; this low-maintenance plant prefers well-draining, image 114

Bladder Campion (Silene Uniflora) — ensuring that its verdant and creamy display remains unmarred.<br><br>Overall; resembling a small balloon, image 67

Bladder Campion (Silene Uniflora) — This species prefers well-drained soil; the Bladder Campion is ideal for borders or as a ground cover, image 64

Bladder Campion (Silene Uniflora) — hence the name "Bladder" Campion; it bears white, balloon-like flowers atop 6-12 inch stems with narrow, image 131

Bladder Campion (Silene Uniflora) — is a charming and robust perennial that adds resilience and grace to a landscape design; white flowers in the, image 127

$Bladder Campion (Silene Uniflora) — It\'s well-suited for zones 3 through 8 and thrives in full sun to partial shade; perennial with white blooms, image 134$