Everwilde Farms - 1/4 lb Starry Campion Native Wildflower Seeds - Gold Vault Bulk Seed Packet

Like stars in the night sky, this rare beauty lights up the landscape. This native perennial is a cousin to the weedy Campion, but this member of the family is not invasive - it actually is on the endangered species list in several states. This woodland beauty is becoming more rare, putting it on the endangered list in several states. Though the origin of the name "campion" is rather obscure, some researchers believe that it comes from the world "champion" since the slender vines of these plants once formed crowns for victorious athletes. Since many plants in this species produce a saliva-like substance, the genus name "Silene" is derived from Silenus, a mythical Greek character known for being covered with foam.