How much sun does Spalding'S Campion need?

Spalding'S Campion grows best in part sun conditions.

When does Spalding'S Campion bloom?

Spalding'S Campion blooms in June, July, and August.

Where is Spalding'S Campion native?

Spalding'S Campion (Silene spaldingii) is native to ID, MT, OR, WA, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.

What pollinators does Spalding'S Campion attract?

Spalding'S Campion draws bees and butterflies.

Is Spalding'S Campion HOA-friendly?

Spalding'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.

Spalding'S Campion

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Silene spaldingii

Last reviewed: August 2026

Toxicity unknown

Spalding'S Campion (Silene spaldingii) 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

part sun

Water

low

Size

6"–24" H × 4"–12" W

Bloom

Jun, Jul, Aug

Native to

ID, MT, OR, WA

Pollinators

bees, butterflies

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Browse plants for this ecoregion

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Spalding's silene is a rare native wildflower with small white or pink flowers that bloom through summer. This compact perennial forms neat clumps and requires minimal water once established, making it well-suited for low-maintenance gardens.

In an HOA neighborhood

Spalding'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.

Federally threatened species may have legal restrictions
Uncommon appearance unfamiliar to most HOAs
May look sparse or weedy outside bloom period

Wildlife value

The flowers attract native bees and butterflies during its summer blooming period. As a rare native plant, it supports local ecosystem biodiversity.

Common questions

How much sun does Spalding'S Campion need?: Spalding'S Campion grows best in part sun conditions.
When does Spalding'S Campion bloom?: Spalding'S Campion blooms in June, July, and August.
Where is Spalding'S Campion native?: Spalding'S Campion (Silene spaldingii) is native to ID, MT, OR, WA, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
What pollinators does Spalding'S Campion attract?: Spalding'S Campion draws bees and butterflies.
Is Spalding'S Campion HOA-friendly?: Spalding'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 vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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