Campions

The pink campion are a huge and diverse group of flowering plants in the carnation family. These plants are so named because some species within the genus have hairy, sticky stems that may catch small insects such as flies -– these plants are not carnivorous, however. Several species within the genus have been cultivated ornamentally.

Silene regia is native to the central United States. There are several erect stems growing up to 1.6 meters tall. The leaves are lance-shaped to oval and up to 12 cm long, becoming smaller farther up the stem. The lobes of the bright red corolla are 1 to 2 cm long.

Sea campion 'Robin Whitebreast' is a sea campion cultivar. When compared to its parent plant, it has gray-green leaves instead of blue-green, and double flowers instead of single. The name may refer to the white color of its flowers, though this is not an unusual characteristic for this species.

Catchfly is a charming wildflower with pink petals and hairy leaves. It earned its common name due to its sticky stem, which traps insects. Catchfly is found in rocky habitats and blooms in late spring and summer.

A perennial in herb with upright stems. Stems stand straight and reach a height of 30 to 100 cm hairless. There is a knot and the part is dark purple. The leaves are shaped like a lanceolate to egg-shaped lanceolate 3 to 10 cm long 1 to 3 cm wide sharply pointed with hair on the edges. The flowering period is from summer to fall and the flowers come from the end of the stem or from the side of the leaf in the middle of the stem. The flower has a pattern but its length is uneven and 1 to 3 cm. The cocoon is from 7 to 10 mm long with an oval shape. Petal buttocks are white split into two and 2 to 3 mm long. The fruits are oval and have 5 teeth at the tip which is slightly longer than the grapes. The fruit handle is 1.5 mm long. The seeds are kidney-shaped 0.7 to 1 mm long and have sharp protrusions.

Forked catchfly (Silene dichotoma) is a spindly flowering plant native to Europe and Asia. It can also be found as an invasive weed in North America, Australia, and New Zealand. The white or pink flowers typically only open at twilight or when the sky is particularly overcast.

The douglas's catchfly is a tufted perennial wildflower that grows in dry open slopes, grassy and coastal areas, shrublands, and forests. It is considered a species of concern in the USA, where it's threatened by habitat loss and anthropogenic disturbances.

Sleepy silene (Silene antirrhina) is found across North America and in parts of South America. Also known as the sleepy catchfly, it is considered a protocarnivorous plant because it can trap insects in its sticky glands but is unable to extract nutrients from them. It produces flowers on bulbous pods, but some of the flowers will lack petals.

Sticky catchfly produces a sticky sap to trap insects. This wildflower blooms in late spring and early summer in grasslands and meadows, attracting butterflies and bees with its pinkish-white flowers.

Sea campion (Silene uniflora) is a small herb found primarily in the subarctic regions of Iceland, the British Isles, and the Baltic coast. It grows in low mats to survive the ocean winds. Sea campion's short-lived flowers attract butterflies and various other pollinating insects. Gardeners sometimes use it as a low-maintenance ground cover.

As with many plants of the Silene genus, the sticky flowers of orange robin are frequently visited by numerous insects, but particularly flies. It's occasionally used as a garden plant, mostly because of its attractive orange-red flowers.

The cardinal catchfly (Silene laciniata) is a perennial herb from Mexico and the southwestern United States with sticky glands on its stems that often trap insects, though scientists are unsure if the plant derives any nutrients from them.

Mediterranean catchfly (Silene colorata) is found growing on sandy or rocky soil, from beaches to cliffs and up into the mountains. Its masses of bright pink flowers make an attractive display, and it can be grown in garden borders, rockeries, containers, and hanging baskets.

The roots of ragged-robin (Silene flos-cuculi) contain saponin, which is slightly toxic, but which can be used like soap or laundry detergent. This perennial Eurasian flower has been introduced in North America and grows in damp conditions and full sunlight. The ragged-robin's stems are rough to the touch thanks to tiny spike-like hairs on their surface.

The common name, garden Catchfly, refers to the plant’s sticky stems, which may indeed catch small insects. These perennials were imported to the US from Europe for gardens, but have naturalized across the new continent and are listed as invasive in Alaska.

White campion (Silene latifolia) is a flowering plant native to Europe and Africa but now widely naturalized in the US as a common weed. It grows in the wild in alkaline soils in uninhabited environments and prefers sunny areas.

Widowsfrill (Silene stellata) is an herbaceous perennial that is native to the eastern United States. It grows well in dry open woodlands and forest clearings. In summer the plant blooms and the flowers are primarily pollinated by moths and less often by bees.

The red campion is a biennial or perennial plant with dark pink to red flowers. Red campion is often planted on the borders of gardens and requires minimal maintenance once established. It attracts moths, butterflies, and bees.

Fire pink (Silene virginica) is a flowering plant native to eastern and midwestern North America. It is a wildflower and is sometimes planted in native prairies and rock gardens. Fire pink attracts the pollinator the ruby-throated hummingbird.

The brilliant campion are a huge and diverse group of flowering plants in the carnation family. These plants are so named because some species within the genus have hairy, sticky stems that may catch small insects such as flies -– these plants are not carnivorous, however. Several species within the genus have been cultivated ornamentally.

Catchflies 'Flore Pleno' is a lovely perennial with small double white flowers. It is a cultivar of Silene alpestris, which typically has single, star-shaped flowers. The name translates to 'full bloom' and refers to the fullness of this cultivar compared to its parent plant and other varieties.

The silene cognata are a huge and diverse group of flowering plants in the carnation family. These plants are so named because some species within the genus have hairy, sticky stems that may catch small insects such as flies -– these plants are not carnivorous, however. Several species within the genus have been cultivated ornamentally.

The silene aprica are a huge and diverse group of flowering plants in the carnation family. These plants are so named because some species within the genus have hairy, sticky stems that may catch small insects such as flies -– these plants are not carnivorous, however. Several species within the genus have been cultivated ornamentally.

The silene fortunei are a huge and diverse group of flowering plants in the carnation family. These plants are so named because some species within the genus have hairy, sticky stems that may catch small insects such as flies -– these plants are not carnivorous, however. Several species within the genus have been cultivated ornamentally.

Rose campion 'Alba' is a rose campion named for its pure-white flowers that enjoy a long blooming period from late spring through late summer. Typically rose campions have pink or magenta-colored flowers. This plant is an evergreen, or more accurately, an 'evergrey' due to its grey stem and leaves.

In Roman mythology, the goddess Minerva chastised the young Campion by turning him into the bladder campion plant as punishment for falling asleep instead of capturing flies for her owls. Native to Eurasia, this plant was introduced as a horticultural plant because of its lovely flowers. The leaves are eaten as vegetables in many nations.

The plant between 20–70 cm in height. Leaves numerous 2.5–5 cm long, elliptic, oval, or narrowly oval, smooth. Blooming period in British Isles - Jun-Oct. Clusters of pink or lavender flowers arranged somewhat openly or compactly at end of stems. Stem hairless (glabrous) or slightly hairy with sticky areas, especially just below the cluster.

The rose campion is an important ornamental plant and has received the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. It natives to Asia and Europe and now is widely cultivated. The Latin Silene coronaria stands for used for garlands and is sometimes referred to as Lychnis coronaria in the United Kingdom.

Common catchfly (Silene gallica) is native to temperate regions of Europe and North Africa, but can now be found in many parts of the world. It grows in sandy and gravelly soils, including on sand dunes. Though once common in the British Isles, it is now considered threatened in the UK, with its disappearance likely linked to climate change.

During the day, the flowers of the eurasian catchfly are closed. They open during the night, producing a strong, sweet scent that attracts pollinators. The eurasian catchfly is a host plant for a Coleophora galbulipennella moth. It is sometimes cultivated as a garden plant, regared for its fragrance and pollinator-attracting abilities.

Maltese cross (Silene chalcedonica) is an herbaceous perennial that attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. Dense clusters of bright reddish-burgundy flowers bloom from spring through summer. Thrives in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil.

This plant grows in tight carpets or mounds in rocky, mountainous regions and tundras. This perennial is also planted in rock gardens due to the attractiveness of its tiny leaves as well as the pink or lavender flowers that bloom profusely in summer. The first flowers of the year will appear on the south side. Moss campion plants have long lifespans, with some in Alaska exceeding 300 years of age.

Weed silene (Silene conoidea) has a pretty pink star-shaped flower that makes it easy to spot in early summer in fields and along roadsides. However, it is classed as a weed in parts of western North America, explaining the derivation of the common name. Weed silene looks similar to close relative Silene conica but is larger.

The silene undulata are a huge and diverse group of flowering plants in the carnation family. These plants are so named because some species within the genus have hairy, sticky stems that may catch small insects such as flies -– these plants are not carnivorous, however. Several species within the genus have been cultivated ornamentally.

The silene crassifolia are a huge and diverse group of flowering plants in the carnation family. These plants are so named because some species within the genus have hairy, sticky stems that may catch small insects such as flies -– these plants are not carnivorous, however. Several species within the genus have been cultivated ornamentally.

The egyptian catchfly are a huge and diverse group of flowering plants in the carnation family. These plants are so named because some species within the genus have hairy, sticky stems that may catch small insects such as flies -– these plants are not carnivorous, however. Several species within the genus have been cultivated ornamentally.