White Campion
Common Name: White Campion
Latin Name: Silene latifoliar
Ultimate Height: 1 metre
Flower Colour: White
Type: Biennial
Soil: Sand, Chalk, Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral PH
Flowering times: May-September
History, uses and notes:
References abound for uses for White Campion and others in the campion family from snack bites to corns. White Campion was also historically used as a soap.
White Campion can cross breed with Red Campion to produce a delicate pink flower. Butterflies and bees are attracted by White Campion and its bright petals so it is a great addition to your wildflower meadow.
It is a hardy and adaptable species commonly found on waste ground and roadside verges.
It can be found on the RHS list as 'Perfect for Pollinators' and will help us all #bringbackthebees
Description:
White campion displays white flowers with five petals, each deeply notched and almost divided into two; its oval leaves and stems are hairy.