Silene alpestris
Care consensus, photos, and the collectors growing it.
- Common name
- Alpine campion
- Plant type
- Alpine plant
- Growth habit
- Herbaceous
- Light
- Full sun
- Watering
- Low
- Temperature
- Cool
- Humidity
- Low
- Propagation
- Seed grown
- Native range
- Alpine regions of Europe
- public plants
- 0 public plants
- collectors
- 0 collectors
What Silene alpestris is
Silene alpestris is an herbaceous alpine plant native to the mountains of Europe. You will recognize it by its preference for cool air and bright, open spaces.
Living with this plant means providing a dry, sunny spot that mimics a mountain slope. It stays compact and grows from seed, rewarding your patience with steady, reliable habits.
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People and Silene alpestris
How our relationship with this plant has changed over time.
- Pre-industrial
Mountain origins
People living in the European Alps encountered this campion as a persistent feature of rocky, high-altitude terrain.
- 19th century
Garden arrival
Botanical gardens and enthusiasts began moving alpine species into rockeries to study their form and resilience.
- Modern day
Specialist collections
You likely grow this today if you enjoy mimicking harsh, high-elevation conditions in your own outdoor beds.
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Species and cultivars from the same genus, straight out of the reference catalogue.
Frequently asked about Silene alpestris
Quick answers pulled from the public catalog and care consensus above.
What is Silene alpestris?
Silene alpestris is a species in the Silene genus. Commonly known as Alpine campion, a alpine plant, and with a herbaceous growth habit. Native to Alpine regions of Europe.
How do you care for Silene alpestris?
Reference care guidance for Silene alpestris: full sun light, low watering, cool temperatures, and low humidity. Collectors on collecto.rs will refine this as more public specimens are added.
How rare is Silene alpestris?
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Where can I see real photos of Silene alpestris?
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