Menzies' Campion
Silene menziesii
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
medium
Size
4"–16" H × 4"–12" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
AZ, CA, CO, ID and 8 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies, moths
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Menzies' campion is a low-growing native wildflower that forms compact mounds of small green foliage. It produces delicate white or pink flowers throughout the summer months, creating a charming ground-level display.
In an HOA neighborhood
Menzies' 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.
- Very small stature may appear weedy in formal settings
- Wild appearance doesn't match typical HOA landscaping expectations
- Unknown leaf retention creates uncertainty about winter appearance
Wildlife value
This plant attracts a variety of pollinators including native bees, butterflies, and moths during its long blooming period from June through August.
Common questions
- How much sun does Menzies' Campion need?
- Menzies' Campion grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Menzies' Campion bloom?
- Menzies' Campion blooms in June, July, and August.
- Where is Menzies' Campion native?
- Menzies' Campion (Silene menziesii) is native to AZ, CA, CO, ID and 8 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Menzies' Campion attract?
- Menzies' Campion draws bees, butterflies, and moths.
- Is Menzies' Campion HOA-friendly?
- Menzies' 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 USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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