Silene verecunda
Care consensus, photos, and the collectors growing it.
- Common name
- Anderson's campion
- Plant type
- Wildflower
- Growth habit
- Herbaceous
- Light
- Full sun
- Watering
- Medium
- Temperature
- Cool
- Humidity
- Moderate
- Propagation
- Seed grown
- Native range
- North American meadows
- public plants
- 0 public plants
- collectors
- 0 collectors
What Silene verecunda is
Anderson's campion is an herbaceous wildflower native to meadows in North America. You will recognize it by its upright stature and its preference for open, clear spaces.
Living with this plant means providing consistent medium water and plenty of light. It settles best into a cool environment where it can mimic its natural, temperate surroundings.
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People and Silene verecunda
How our relationship with this plant has changed over time.
- Pre-colonial
Native roots
Indigenous populations interacted with native meadows where this wildflower appeared as part of the local flora.
- 19th century
Botanical classification
Botanists began documenting and cataloging the diversity of wildflowers across western landscapes, formally identifying the species.
- Modern era
Home cultivation
You likely grow this plant from seed today. It serves as a reminder of meadow ecosystems when placed in your own outdoor garden.
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Species and cultivars from the same genus, straight out of the reference catalogue.
Frequently asked about Silene verecunda
Quick answers pulled from the public catalog and care consensus above.
What is Silene verecunda?
Silene verecunda is a species in the Silene genus. Commonly known as Anderson's campion, a wildflower, and with a herbaceous growth habit. Native to North American grasslands.
How do you care for Silene verecunda?
Reference care guidance for Silene verecunda: full sun light, medium watering, cool temperatures, and moderate humidity. Collectors on collecto.rs will refine this as more public specimens are added.
How rare is Silene verecunda?
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