Question: I found this plant in a shady spot in Bar Harbor ME- I brought seeds back to Bucksport ME. It …
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I found this plant in a shady spot in Bar Harbor ME- I brought seeds back to Bucksport ME. It seems to thrive in sun or shade, but I haven't been able to locate a name. The flowers have a pinkish tone. Leaves are pretty sparse - are long and thin
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Dear dscheier, your plant is Silene vulgaris (bladder campion). It is a beautiful plant that is native to Europe. It is not an invasive species, being limited primarily to human disturbed habitats, though it can be found on gravel river shores and similar places with non-human disturbance. Best wishes.
