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Behen Campion (Silene behen) | Easyscape Plant Profile

Behen Campion

(Silene behen)

Behen Campion (Silene behen)

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Climate Requirements for Woodridge, Illinois

This Plant Your Site Plant Suitability for Your Location
Precipitation 24" - 33" 37" Aquatic Aquatic
High Temp. 67°F - 87°F 85°F Your summer temperatures are normal for this plant. Excellent
Low Temp. -15°F - 44°F 13°F Your winter temperatures are normal for this plant Excellent
This plant may not grow well at your location - your precipitation is too high.

Summary

Silene behen, commonly known as Behen Campion, is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region, particularly thriving in open woodlands and rocky slopes. It typically grows to a height of 1.5 feet (0.45 meters) and has a self-supporting growth form with simple, broad leaves. The plant features delicate white or pale pink flowers that bloom in the late spring to early summer, adding a subtle charm to garden settings.

Behen Campion is appreciated for its ease of maintenance and the dainty flowers that attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies. It is often used in wildflower gardens, as a border plant, or in rock gardens due to its preference for well-drained soils and tolerance of drought conditions once established. For optimal growth, it should be planted in full sun to part shade. While generally free from serious pests and diseases, it can be susceptible to root rot if overwatered or planted in poorly draining soils.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

  • Plant Type: Herb
  • Height: 1-3 feet
  • Width: 0.5-1 feet
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Flower Color: White
  • Flowering Season: Summer
  • Leaf Retention:

Growth Requirements

  • Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
  • Water: Medium
  • Drainage: Medium, Fast

Common Uses

Bee Garden, Border Plant, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Low Maintenance, Rabbit Resistant, Rock Garden

Natural Habitat

Mediterranean region, open woodlands, and rocky slopes

Other Names

Common Names: Behen, Behm, Behmen, Catchfly

Scientific Names: Silene behen, Behenantha behen, Ebraxis behen, Heliosperma carpaticum, Ixoca carpatica, Lychnis behen, Oberna behen, Oberna behen subsp. carpatica, Oberna behen var. carpatica

GBIF Accepted Name: Silene behen