White Cockle
Silene latifolia
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
medium
Size
12"–36" H × 6"–18" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
ND
Pollinators
bees, beetles
Browse plants for this ecoregion
White cockle is a medium-height biennial forb with white flowers that bloom throughout summer. It grows in clumps reaching up to 3 feet tall and prefers full sun with moderate water needs.
In an HOA neighborhood
White Cockle 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.
- Often considered a weedy species
- Informal cottage garden appearance
- Can self-seed aggressively
Wildlife value
This plant attracts bees and beetles during its summer blooming period. The flowers provide nectar and pollen for various native pollinators.
Common questions
- How much sun does White Cockle need?
- White Cockle grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does White Cockle bloom?
- White Cockle blooms in June, July, and August.
- Where is White Cockle native?
- White Cockle (Silene latifolia) is native to ND, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does White Cockle attract?
- White Cockle draws bees and beetles.
- Is White Cockle HOA-friendly?
- White Cockle 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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