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species 23,155 observations

Rose Campion

Silene coronaria

Status
introduced
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

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38 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Long-winged Shade 1
  • Hosted animals Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it Amauromyza flavifrons 1
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw, Redpoll 9
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Silver-spotted Skipper, Margined Calligrapher, Zabulon Skipper, Western Tiger Swallowtail 27

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Herbaceous plants
Light
Full sun Part shade
Moisture
Dry Well drained
Soil
Rocky Sand Loam Clay
Drought tolerant
Yes
Deer resistant
Yes
Resists
Poor soil
Habit
Erect
Plant type
Herbaceous perennial Perennial

From NC State Extension.

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