How much sun does Drummond'S Campion need?

Drummond'S Campion grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Drummond'S Campion bloom?

Drummond'S Campion blooms in May, June, and July.

Where is Drummond'S Campion native?

Drummond'S Campion (Silene drummondii) is native to AZ, CO, ID, MN and 8 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

What pollinators does Drummond'S Campion attract?

Drummond'S Campion draws bees and butterflies.

Is Drummond'S Campion HOA-friendly?

Drummond'S Campion takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Drummond'S Campion

Name: Pollinator Patch
Author: Pollinator Patch

Silene drummondii

Last reviewed: August 2026

Toxicity unknown

Drummond'S Campion (Silene drummondii) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

Light

full sun

Water

low

Size

4"–12" H × 2"–6" W

Bloom

May, Jun, Jul

Native to

AZ, CO, ID, MN and 8 more states

Pollinators

bees, butterflies

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Drummond's catchfly is a delicate annual wildflower with small white or pink flowers that bloom from May through July. This compact plant forms neat clumps and requires minimal water once established, making it well-suited for xeriscaping.

In an HOA neighborhood

Drummond'S Campion takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Works well in: backyard only.

Annual lifecycle means plants disappear entirely each winter
Small stature may appear sparse or incomplete in formal landscapes
Can look weedy or unkempt compared to traditional landscaping

Wildlife value

The flowers attract native bees and butterflies during the summer blooming period. As a native annual, it provides seasonal nectar sources for pollinators.

Common questions

How much sun does Drummond'S Campion need?: Drummond'S Campion grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Drummond'S Campion bloom?: Drummond'S Campion blooms in May, June, and July.
Where is Drummond'S Campion native?: Drummond'S Campion (Silene drummondii) is native to AZ, CO, ID, MN and 8 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
What pollinators does Drummond'S Campion attract?: Drummond'S Campion draws bees and butterflies.
Is Drummond'S Campion HOA-friendly?: Drummond'S Campion takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Native range data from the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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