Is Rose Campion safe for pets?

Yes, Rose Campion (Silene Coronaria) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Rose Campion easy to care for?

Rose Campion has a easy care difficulty rating. It requires low to medium watering and full_sun or partial_shade light.

Can Rose Campion grow indoors?

Rose Campion is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Rose Campion (Silene Coronaria) is a biennial or short-lived perennial herb in the Caryophyllaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires low to medium watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 4-10. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Silene coronaria is a striking flowering plant known for its bright magenta flowers and silvery-grey foliage.

Last updated: February 2026

Rose Campion

Silene Coronaria

Silene coronaria is a striking flowering plant known for its bright magenta flowers and silvery-grey foliage.

Quick Facts

Type

herb

Lifecycle

biennial or short-lived perennial

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

low to medium

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

4-10

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

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Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, well-drained

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:ornamental, groundcover, pollinator attractor

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Rose Campion

Jan

Prune

Feb

Fertilize

Mar

Repot

Apr

Water+

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Caryophyllaceae

Genus:Silene