Bladder campion (Silene vulgaris)

Bladder campion (Silene vulgaris) is a perennial plant that can grow 50cm – 1.5m tall and 10cm – 50cm wide.

This plant has several common names including: bladder campion, common bladder catchfly, cowbell or maiden’s tears.

This is a semi-evergreen plant that takes 2-5 years to reach full maturity.

Plant profile

Common name: bladder campion, common bladder catchfly, cowbell, maiden’s tears
Scientific name: Silene vulgaris
Plant type: Perennials
Habit: Bushy
Height: 50cm – 1.5m
Spread: 10cm – 50cm
Foliage: Semi-evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Chalk, Loam
Moisture: Well drained
Garden type: Informal Garden, Wildflower meadow
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding

Seasonal colors

How to plant Bladder campion (Silene vulgaris) – Benjamin Zwittnig, CC BY 2.5 SI, via Wikimedia Commons

Cultivation profiles – Growing Bladder campion (Silene vulgaris) – Milimidragan 92, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons