Sculpit (Silene inflata) packet of 50 seeds, Organic
$2.95
Family: Pink (Caryophyllaceae)
Generally considered to be a self-seeding annual, these will nonetheless perennialize in Zones 7 and up. 60 days to harvest, 100 days to flower.
(Bladder Campion, Stridolo) An Italian heirloom, with toothsome, lance-shaped leaves giving rise to sprays of delightful, inflated flowers to a height of 18 inches. The inflated calyx is pink to green, and the flowers are purely white. The fresh leaves are used to flavor risotto, omelettes and sauces. The flavor is mild and may be likened to tarragon. This plant is extremely easy to grow from seed. Sow in greenhouse in early spring and work up in pots, or sow directly in the garden bed in spring to early summer. Given the unobtrusive nature of Sculpit, it works very well to companion with other species such as Echinacea, violets, etc. Harvest the leaves with scissors–they will soon regrow for another pick! Space plants 1 foot apart.
50 seeds per packet, certified organically grown
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Question
Eileen –
Can scupit/ silene inflata be grown in zone 6(Pennsylvania 19380)? Thanx
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Richo Cech –
Hi Eileen, Yes, easily, as an annual. I found they overwintered well in a Z 7 but they might not overwinter in a Z6. Richo
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Stephanie Rhodzell –
These are edible??! We have these growing everywhere and I read in a book that they were poisonous! So glad that isn’t true!
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Richo Cech –
long tradition of edibility
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rsmtsgnr (verified owner) –
4 out of 4 plants started from seed survived winter of 2022-23 here in jasper, indiana (zone 6a/6b)
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Jeanne –
I’ve been growing this “edimental” for years. It is ready to begin harvest early in the season many weeks before other greens can be planted in the garden, making it so useful during the Hunger Gap. It makes an amazing salad green, but is also delicious cooked with rice, eggs, or in soups. The lovely, delicate summer flowers are a bonus. I begin havesting for greens again in the early- to mid-fall, though I have also eaten the greens (cooked) throughout the season. Photo April 10th (zone 5, 4,600′ elevation, last frost here is May 10-15). Highly recommended.
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Richo Cech –
Hi Jeanne,
And I might add I was impressed how splendid the plants were after overwintering. I thought they might disappear–they got better!
Richo
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Francis-Olive Hampton –
Hi there. I live in Zone 10 and I have just purchased several seed packs that I can plant now. Wondering if this can be planted here in Sierra Madre California currently? We are getting quite a bit of rain, temps mostly high 60s to 70 during day and not below 48 at night… THANK YOU!
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Admin Richo Cech –
Hello Francis-Olive,
With temperatures like those, I think the sculpit will come right up. Richo
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