Rose Campion
Silene coronaria
Last reviewed: October 2026
Toxicity unknown
Rose Campion (Silene coronaria) 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
24"–36" H × 18"–24" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug
Pollinators
bees, butterflies
Native alternatives to Rose Campion
Rose Campion is not native to the United States. These natives fill a similar role in a planting, matched on bloom season, bloom color and mature size.
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Rose campion is a striking perennial with silvery-gray woolly foliage and bright magenta flowers that bloom throughout summer. The soft, fuzzy leaves provide year-round structure and contrast in the garden, while the vivid blooms create dramatic color against the pale foliage.
In an HOA neighborhood
Rose 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: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
- Bright magenta flowers may clash with some color schemes
Wildlife value
The bright flowers attract bees and butterflies during the long summer blooming period. The nectar-rich blooms are particularly appealing to native pollinators seeking reliable food sources.
Common questions
- How much sun does Rose Campion need?
- Rose Campion grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Rose Campion bloom?
- Rose Campion blooms in June, July, and August.
- What pollinators does Rose Campion attract?
- Rose Campion draws bees and butterflies.
- Is Rose Campion HOA-friendly?
- Rose Campion takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
If something looks wrong
Common plant problems, and what to check first
These come up on almost any plant. Each guide lists the likely causes in the order they are worth ruling out, with one thing to check before you act on any of them, and links to the source it came from.
- It is dying right after planting
- Leaves turning yellow
- Wilting even though I watered it
- Brown crispy leaf tips
- Bugs on the plant
Ready to grow Rose Campion? Add it to your garden in Pollinator Patch to track it and get season-by-season care guidance.